Manuscript Pages [verso] 1884 - 1888

"Manuscript Pages [verso]" (1884-1888) by Paul Gauguin consists of two pages of handwritten text in French. The left page features a densely written paragraph, reflecting on the art of painting and the role of an artist, while the right page is mostly blank, except for a short phrase at the top. The artist’s handwritten text, a rare glimpse into his thought process, offers insights into his artistic philosophy and his evolving perspectives on the relationship between art and nature. These manuscript pages, like many of Gauguin’s sketches and writings, provide a unique window into the artist’s mind and the evolution of his style.