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The image shows an arrangement of flowing lines and curves outlining three human figure shapes in different positions. The central figure is seated with hands to their head, while the others are in relaxed postures. The image has a blend of solid and textured areas that resemble waves or fabric surrounding the figures.
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The image shows an arrangement of flowing lines and curves outlining three human figure shapes in different positions. The central figure is seated with hands to their head, while the others are in relaxed postures. The image has a blend of solid and textured areas that resemble waves or fabric surrounding the figures.

National Gallery of Art · Print

At the Black Rocks (Aux roches noires)

Paul Gauguin

Date
in or after 1895
Medium
woodcut on wove paper
Dimensions
image: 10.1 x 18.4 cm (4 x 7 1/4 in.) sheet: 13.1 x 23.8 cm (5 3/16 x 9 3/8 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1952.8.233
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1876 to 1900
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • Landscape
  • Woman
  • Female nude
  • Post-Impressionist

NGA object ID 41965. 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.