Tahitian woman's head 1892

Paul Gauguin's "Tahitian woman's head" (1892) is a striking pencil drawing depicting the profile of a Tahitian woman. The work demonstrates the artist's fascination with the people and culture of Tahiti, a theme that would dominate his later career. This simple, yet powerful, depiction highlights the artist's bold, expressive style, emphasizing the subject's features through the use of strong lines and shading. The artwork's small size (16 x 12 cm) adds to its intimacy and focus on the individual.