Jean René Gauguin 1881

This intimate portrait, created in 1881 by Paul Gauguin, showcases the artist's early style, influenced by Impressionism. The delicate use of charcoal and watercolor, captured in a small-scale format, brings a sense of immediacy and spontaneity to the subject, a young child. This drawing, titled "Jean René Gauguin", captures the essence of Gauguin's early artistic exploration. The Art Institute of Chicago houses this piece, a testament to its significance in the artist's development.