Caricature of Paul Gauguin (1889)
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Emile Bernard's 1889 painting "Caricature of Paul Gauguin" captures a playful and artistic interpretation of his fellow artist and friend, Paul Gauguin. In this artwork, Bernard employs a blend of watercolor and ink to create a vivid and somewhat exaggerated depiction of Gauguin, emphasizing the spirit of caricature that was popular among artists of the period.The painting shows Gauguin seated, dressed in a dark suit with a strikingly yellow scarf that adds a vibrant contrast to the otherwise muted palette. Gauguin's posture—captured in a thoughtful, almost introspective pose—along with his prominently defined facial features, accentuates both the caricature’s playfulness and a glimpse into his personality. Surrounding Gauguin are abstract forms and washes of color that suggest a casual, almost irreverent atmosphere, typical of personal sketches among artist peers.This piece not only highlights Bernard's skill in capturing character and emotion through simplified forms and swift brushstrokes but also reflects the camaraderie and mutual influence prevalent among artists in the late 19th century.
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Émile Henri Bernard (28 April 1868 – 16 April 1941) was a French Post-Impressionist painter and writer, who had artistic friendships with Vincent van Gogh, Paul Gauguin and Eugène Boch, and at a later time, Paul Cézanne. Most of his notable work was accomplished at a young age, in the years 1886 through 1897. He is also associated with Cloisonnism and Synthetism, two late 19th-century art movements. Less known is Bernard's literary work, comprising plays, poetry, and art criticism as well as art historical statements that contain first-hand information on the crucial period of modern art to which Bernard had contributed.