Paul Gauguin Miseres Humaines, souvenir de Bretagne
1943, This impression (after the original woodcut) was printed on japon paper, Ed. of 250. 7 3/4 x 11 3/4 in. The English title is "Human Misery, Souvenir of Brittany". This impression (after the original woodcut) was printed on japon paper in 1943 in an edition of 250, and is one of Gauguin's beautiful Tahiti compositions (catalogue reference Guerin 69). Image size: 7 3/4 x 11 3/4 inches (195 x 295 mm). In good condition with good margins; the special paper used has some natural variations to the surface.
The extremely rare originals are well beyond the reach of most collectors, and the edition offered here presents a much more affordable alternative.
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1943, This impression (after the original woodcut) was printed on japon paper, Ed. of 250. 7 3/4 x 11 3/4 in. The English title is "Human Misery, Souvenir of Brittany". This impression (after the original woodcut) was printed on japon paper in 1943 in an edition of 250, and is one of Gauguin's beautiful Tahiti compositions (catalogue reference Guerin 69). Image size: 7 3/4 x 11 3/4 inches (195 x 295 mm). In good condition with good margins; the special paper used has some natural variations to the surface.
The extremely rare originals are well beyond the reach of most collectors, and the edition offered here presents a much more affordable alternative.