Peasant Woman
circa 1894
Most people know Gauguin for his lush Tahitian paintings, but this sketch takes us back to his roots in rural Brittany, France, around 1894. The artist captures a peasant woman in her traditional white cap, sitting on a vibrant red chair that pops against the moody, blue-washed background. The loose, almost scribbly lines and the 'PG' monogram in the corner show us Gauguin in a raw, experimental mood—prioritizing emotion and color over polished perfection. It feels like a quick, intimate snapshot of daily life just before he sailed away to the Pacific for good.
- Technique
- Watercolor and pencil
- Material
- Paper
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