Portret van een jongetje in Tahiti 1858 - 1903

This pencil sketch titled "Portret van een jongetje in Tahiti" depicts a young boy from Tahiti, a French Polynesian island. The artwork is a quick study by the renowned post-impressionist artist Paul Gauguin, who is known for his bold colours and exploration of Polynesian life and culture. Gauguin’s interest in the South Pacific is reflected in his choice of subject and his depiction of the boy's features, capturing the distinctive Tahitian facial structure. This sketch, made during Gauguin's time in Tahiti (1891-1903), exemplifies the artist's fascination with the exotic and his use of simple lines to capture the essence of his subjects.