Projet d'assiette 1889

Paul Gauguin's "Projet d'assiette" (1889) is a delicate, circular drawing featuring a woman's head resting on a swan's neck. The artwork is surrounded by a border of stylized flowers and a snake. "Projet d'assiette" is French for "plate project," suggesting this work was a preliminary sketch for a ceramic design. The detailed drawing of a woman in profile evokes Gauguin's interest in the human figure and his fascination with the symbolism of animals.