Three People, a Mask, a Fox, and a Bird, headpiece for Le sourire 1899

"Three People, a Mask, a Fox, and a Bird" is a woodcut print created by Paul Gauguin in 1899. This work, part of a series of headpieces for the magazine *Le sourire*, is a striking example of Gauguin’s bold and expressive style. The composition features a dynamic interplay of figures, animals, and symbolic imagery, all rendered in stark black and white. The bold lines and simplified forms, characteristic of Gauguin’s work, create a sense of movement and energy. This print showcases Gauguin’s interest in non-Western art, particularly Japanese woodblock prints, which heavily influenced his style. The artwork is currently housed at The Art Institute of Chicago.