Landscape and Head of Man; Head of Monkey Inside a Square [recto] 1884 - 1888

This pencil drawing on paper by Paul Gauguin, created between 1884 and 1888, presents a series of sketches depicting a landscape with a man’s head and a monkey’s head within a square. The sketches are rendered in a loose and expressive style, characteristic of Gauguin’s work. The composition is dynamic and full of movement, revealing the artist’s playful experimentation with form and space. The artwork provides insights into Gauguin’s creative process and his fascination with human and animal physiognomy.