Head of a Woman

"Head of a Woman" is a remarkable piece by the French post-Impressionist artist, Eugène Henri Paul Gauguin. The work can be categorized under the practices of sketch and study, as Gauguin meticulously captured the essence of a female figure, primarily using his mastery in pencil and watercolor mediums. Executed on paper, the artwork displays a respect for form and color distinctly representative of the Post-impressionism movement which Gauguin belonged to. The artistic experimentation and synthesist style he is known for is profoundly evident in this piece.