Emil Gauguin as a Child, Head on a Pillow (c. 1875-1876)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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This tender and introspective portrait, titled "Emil Gauguin as a Child, Head on a Pillow," crafted by the French post-Impressionist artist Paul Gauguin circa 1875-1876, depicts a quiet and intimate moment of his son, Emil. The artwork is rendered with a soft, delicate touch, capturing the serene expression and youthful innocence of Emil. Gauguin’s use of light and shadow in the monochromatic palette enhances the peaceful aura of the young boy resting.The drawing highlights Gauguin’s skill in capturing nuanced emotions and characteristics with minimal yet effective strokes. The attention to the contours of Emil's face and the peaceful pose suggest a father’s affectionate observation, a far cry from Gauguin's later, more vibrantly colored and dramatically styled works. This piece serves not only as a touching personal memento but also provides insight into the early artistic direction of Paul Gauguin before his evolution into one of the leading figures of the Symbolist movement.
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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.