Three Studies of a Pig; Breton Boy Walking with a Jug [recto] 1884 - 1888

This work by Paul Gauguin, *Three Studies of a Pig; Breton Boy Walking with a Jug*, features sketches in graphite and colored crayon. The left side of the paper depicts three separate studies of a pig, while the right side shows a young boy in profile, clad in a blue sailor suit. The boy, carrying a jug, is depicted walking in a landscape setting, with a muted palette of greens and reds in the background. Gauguin's dynamic line work and stylized forms highlight the artist's exploration of the human figure and the natural world.