Le sourire: Journal sérieux, Oct. 13, 1899 1899

"Le Sourire" (1899) is a handwritten manuscript by French artist Paul Gauguin. The text is a journal entry from October 13, 1899, written in French. The document includes a reference to the "Governor automaton of Pancanson", a satire of the then-modern invention of the automaton. It is a humorous piece of writing, reflecting Gauguin's wit and playful approach to the world. The Art Institute of Chicago owns this piece of artwork and is considered a significant example of Gauguin's artistic output beyond painting.