Sleeping Woman
1884-85
Before he traded Paris for the tropical paradise of Tahiti, Paul Gauguin was a struggling stockbroker trying to make it as an artist. This intimate pencil sketch from 1884 captures a quiet, domestic moment—likely his wife, Mette, catching a brief nap. The soft, scratchy lines and peaceful profile show a tender side of the artist long before he became famous for his bold, colorful Symbolist masterpieces. It's a rare glimpse into the quiet life he left behind to chase his artistic dreams.
- Technique
- graphite
- Material
- paper
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