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The image shows a sculpture of a seated figure in a meditative pose, resembling Buddha. The figure is intricately carved with detailed features and a calm expression. Above the figure is an ornate arch or halo-like structure. The sculpture appears in black and white, giving it an antique look. To the left of the figure are the letters "PG" and the number "10". The background is softly hued.
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The image shows a sculpture of a seated figure in a meditative pose, resembling Buddha. The figure is intricately carved with detailed features and a calm expression. Above the figure is an ornate arch or halo-like structure. The sculpture appears in black and white, giving it an antique look. To the left of the figure are the letters "PG" and the number "10". The background is softly hued.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Bouddha (Buddha)

Paul Gauguin

Date
in or after 1895
Medium
woodcut in brown-black on japan paper
Classification
Print
Accession number
1950.16.62
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1876 to 1900
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • figure
  • Seated figure
  • Chair
  • Post-Impressionist

NGA object ID 38997. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.