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A Breton Gleaner

Paul Gauguin

National Gallery of Art

The image captures a person from above, seated or crouching. The figure is bending forward, with their head bowed down and turned towards the ground on the left side of the frame. The facial features are not visible due to the angle, and the head is covered by what appears to be a cap or cloth. The person's hair is partially visible, likely dark and matching the outfit. They wear a long sleeve garment in shades of green and blue, with parts of it extending around them. One hand is reaching towards the ground. The background is plain, drawing focus to the figure.

Artwork Details

Date
1886
Medium
pastel on laid paper, squared in blue pastel
Dimensions
4815 × 5944 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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