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This is a drawing of handwritten French text on paper. It features two pages side-by-side, both filled with cursive handwriting. The page on the left includes a list of names and addresses. The handwriting on this page is lighter and less dense than the one on the right. On the right page, there is a more extensive block of text titled "Note synoptique," exploring the relationship between painting and other sensory experiences, particularly sound, highlighted by intricate cursive. Both pages are bordered by a thin frame. The overall tone of the image suggests an aged document.
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This is a drawing of handwritten French text on paper. It features two pages side-by-side, both filled with cursive handwriting. The page on the left includes a list of names and addresses. The handwriting on this page is lighter and less dense than the one on the right. On the right page, there is a more extensive block of text titled "Note synoptique," exploring the relationship between painting and other sensory experiences, particularly sound, highlighted by intricate cursive. Both pages are bordered by a thin frame. The overall tone of the image suggests an aged document.

National Gallery of Art · Drawing

Address List; Manuscript Page [recto]

Paul Gauguin

Date
1884-1888
Medium
page of notes; pen and brown ink , crayon, and graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
overall: 16.9 x 21.7 cm (6 5/8 x 8 9/16 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Accession number
1991.217.34.a
Credit line
The Armand Hammer Collection
Time span
1876 to 1900
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Portfolio and series

Series
Breton Sketchbook, No. 16

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • Post-Impressionist
  • Writing
Provenance

Henri Mahaut, Cherbourg, purchased before World War I; Private Collection, USA; Armand Hammer Collection, Los Angeles, 1967; gift to NGA 1991.

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NGA object ID 74205. 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.