레다 (표지)
1889
Gauguin labeled this circular sketch 'Projet d'assiette no 8' (Plate design no. 8), revealing his practical side while living in poverty in Pont-Aven in 1889. Although titled 'Leda,' the figure is entwined with a long, sinuous neck—perhaps a stylized swan or a serpent—surrounded by floating pansies and cryptic cursive text that wraps around the border. This drawing served as a blueprint for a ceramic plate, showing how the artist tried to merge high art Symbolism with everyday crafts to make ends meet. It’s a delightful mix of mythology and menu ware!
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