Paul Gauguin
Portrait of Meijer de Haan
c. 1889-1890
Gauguin has emphasized the penetrating eyes and large hands of the Dutch artist, Meyer de Haan (1852-1895), with whom he painted in Le Pouldu, Brittany. The inclusion of the bird may be intended as a visual pun, since "haan" means rooster in Dutch.
Artist
Title
Portrait of Meijer de Haan
Date
c. 1889-1890
Medium
Sculpture
Materials
waxed distemper paint and metallic oil paint on oakDimensions
58.4 x 29.8 x 22.8 cm
Nationality
French
Credit line
Purchased 1968
Accession number
15310
