Figure Studies
Portrait of a Man
Paul Gauguin
An evocative Post-Impressionist profile study by Paul Gauguin, featuring his signature use of bold color and expressive line.
Portrait du Père Tanguy
Émile Bernard
1887 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A characterful Post-Impressionist portrait of the legendary Parisian art dealer Père Tanguy.
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Where it works
A quiet, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — asks little of the space around it.
- Often works in
- Office · Study · Library
- Placement
- Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
- Walls
- Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Charcoal black
About the piece
Painted in 1887, this oil study by Émile Bernard captures the benevolent features of Julien Tanguy, the beloved paint merchant and patron to the avant-garde. The work showcases Bernard's developing Cloisonnist style, with bold outlines and a decorative, patterned background that reflects the contemporary influence of Japanese prints.
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