Femme Sommeillant (1884-85)
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Paul Gauguin's sketch "Femme Sommeillant" captures a tranquil portrait of a woman in repose, evoking a sense of peace and introspection. Created between 1884 and 1885, this delicate drawing shows a young woman, possibly from Brittany where Gauguin spent considerable time, depicted in profile with her eyes closed, suggesting a moment of rest or deep thought.The artist uses loose, soft pencil lines to outline her features and her traditional hairstyle, which is pulled back and secured, accentuating the contours of her face and neck. The background is minimally detailed, allowing the viewer to focus entirely on the serenity and graceful form of the subject."Femme Sommeillant" is a prime example of Gauguin's early work and his fascination with capturing the essence of his subjects through a simple, yet profound representation.
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Eugène Henri Paul Gauguin was a French Post-Impressionist artist. Unappreciated until after his death, Gauguin is now recognized for his experimental use of color and Synthetist style that were distinct from Impressionism. Toward the end of his life, he spent ten years in French Polynesia. The paintings from this time depict people or landscapes from that region.