Title of the Smile - Paul Gauguin
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Description
A woodcut print by Paul Gauguin, 'Title of the Smile' features bold lines and simplified forms, reflecting the artist's interest in non-Western art and spiritual expression.
Paul Gauguin (1848-1903) was a French Post-Impressionist artist known for his experimental use of colour and synthetist style. He sought to move beyond Impressionism, aiming for a deeper, more spiritual form of expression. His work influenced many modern artists, including Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse. Gauguin spent a significant portion of his life in French Polynesia, where he created many of his most recognised paintings and prints. 'Title of the Smile' is a woodcut print featuring a composition divided into distinct sections. On the left, a quadruped, possibly a dog, stands beside a bird-like figure, with the words 'Le Sourire' (The Smile) above. To the right, three figures are depicted: one seated, one with a mask-like face, and another with their head bowed. The figures are rendered in a simplified, almost primitive style, characteristic of Gauguin's interest in non-Western art forms. The print employs bold, black lines and stark contrasts, typical of woodcut techniques, creating a striking visual impact.
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Each print is produced to order using 12-colour giclée printing on FSC-certified archival paper. Designed in Britain and printed at your nearest production hub to reduce waste and speed up delivery.
Title of the Smile - Paul Gauguin
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Materials & Sizing
Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
- Canvas: XS (20×30 cm) to Large (60×90 cm)
- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
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Artist Biography
Paul Gauguin
Gauguin soon rejected the Impressionist focus on objective representation, seeking instead to express subjective emotions and spiritual ideas through his art. This led him to develop a distinctive style characterised by flattened forms, simplified lines, and vibrant, non-naturalistic colours. Key works such as *Vision after the Sermon* (1888) exemplify this approach, showcasing his move towards Symbolism and Cloisonnism.
Frustrated with European society, Gauguin sought refuge in French Polynesia, where he created some of his most iconic paintings, including *Where Do We Come From? What Are We? Where Are We Going?* (1897-98). These works depict the beauty and mystery of Tahitian life, albeit through a lens that has since been critiqued for its romanticised and colonial gaze. Despite his controversial legacy, Paul Gauguin's innovative use of colour and his exploration of primal themes profoundly influenced the development of modern art.
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