Accession Number
113467
Medium
Graphite on ivory laid paper, squared in graphite for transfer
Dimensions
30.3 × 31.3 cm (11 15/16 × 12 3/8 in.)
Classification
graphite
Credit Line
Arthur Heun Fund
Background & Context
Background Story
Paul Gauguin's Design for a Jardiniere: The Toilette (1886/87) is a graphite drawing on ivory laid paper, squared for transfer. This design shows a jardiniere, a decorative flower stand or planter, decorated with scenes of a woman's toilette. The drawing shows Gauguin's involvement with the decorative arts and his ability to adapt his style to functional objects. The squaring indicates it was a design for execution in another medium.
Cultural Impact
Gauguin's decorative designs demonstrate the range of his artistic practice beyond easel painting.
Why It Matters
This design for a jardiniere shows Gauguin's work in the decorative arts, the squaring indicating a design for execution.
