Paul Gauguin, Sleeping Child with Stein

Paul Gauguin (French, 1848-1903)

Oil on canvas depicting a sleeping child with long golden hair resting beside a large wooden mug, set against a vibrant cobalt blue background with abstract white motifs. Signed upper left. Framed.

Paul Gauguin was a French Post-Impressionist artist recognized for his experimental use of color and Synthetic style. His work was highly influential to the development of modern art, particularly through his search for a "primitive" aesthetic. Gauguin is celebrated for his bold, simplified forms and his later career spent painting in French Polynesia.

DIMENSIONS
Unframed: 18 1/8 x 21 5/8 inches
Framed: 22 1/4 x 25 3/8 inches

PROVENANCE
Private collection.

Condition

Good condition consistent with age