Volpini Suite Collection

Human Miseries, from the Suite of Late Wood-Block Prints, 1898 / 99. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Human Miseries, from the Suite of Late Wood-Block Prints, 1898/99

Old Women of Arles, from the Volpini Suite, 1889. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Old Women of Arles, from the Volpini Suite, 1889

Les cigales et les fourmis (The Grasshoppers and the Ants), from the Volpini Suite, 1889

The Laundresses, from the Volpini Suite, 1889. Creator: Paul Gauguin
The Laundresses, from the Volpini Suite, 1889

Les drames de la mer (Dramas of the Sea), from the Volpini Suite, 1889

Les drames de la mer: Bretagne (Dramas of the Sea: Brittany), from the Volpini Suite, 1889

Joies de Bretagne (Joys of Brittany), from the Volpini Suite, 1889. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Joies de Bretagne (Joys of Brittany), from the Volpini Suite, 1889

Breton Women by a Gate, from the Volpini Suite, 1889. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Breton Women by a Gate, from the Volpini Suite, 1889

Breton Bathers, from the Volpini Suite, 1889. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Breton Bathers, from the Volpini Suite, 1889

Projet d assiette (Leda) (Design for a Plate [Leda]), frontispiece from the Volpini Suite, 1889

Human Miseries, from the Volpini Suite, 1889. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Human Miseries, from the Volpini Suite, 1889

Volpini Suite Dramas Sea Brittany Les Drames de la Mer
Volpini Suite: Dramas of the Sea: Brittany (Les Drames de la Mer, Bretagne), 1889. Paul Gauguin (French, 1848-1903). Zincograph; sheet: 50 x 65 cm (19 11/16 x 25 9/16 in.); image

Volpini Suite Laundresses Les Laveuses 1889 Paul Gauguin
Volpini Suite: Laundresses (Les Laveuses), 1889. Paul Gauguin (French, 1848-1903). Zincograph; sheet: 50 x 64.9 cm (19 11/16 x 25 9/16 in.); image: 20.8 x 26 cm (8 3/16 x 10 1/4 in.)

Volpini Suite Human Misery Miseres Humaines
Volpini Suite: Human Misery (Miseres Humaines), 1889. Paul Gauguin (French, 1848-1903). Zincograph; sheet: 50 x 65 cm (19 11/16 x 25 9/16 in.); image: 28.4 x 23.3 cm (11 3/16 x 9 3/16 in.)

Volpini Suite Breton Women Gate Bretonnes a la Barriere
Volpini Suite: Breton Women by a Gate (Bretonnes a la Barriere), 1889. Paul Gauguin (French, 1848-1903). Zincograph; sheet: 50 x 65 cm (19 11/16 x 25 9/16 in.); image

Volpini Suite Breton Bathers Baigneuses Bretonnes
Volpini Suite: Breton Bathers (Baigneuses Bretonnes), 1889. Paul Gauguin (French, 1848-1903). Zincograph; sheet: 50 x 65 cm (19 11/16 x 25 9/16 in.)

Volpini Suite Joys Brittany Joies de Bretagne
Volpini Suite: Joys of Brittany (Joies de Bretagne), 1889. Paul Gauguin (French, 1848-1903). Zincograph; sheet: 50 x 65 cm (19 11/16 x 25 9/16 in.); image: 20.2 x 24.1 cm (7 15/16 x 9 1/2 in.)

Volpini Suite Design Plate Leda Swan Projet d Assiette
Volpini Suite: Design for a Plate: Leda and the Swan (Projet d Assiette: Leda et le Cygne), 1889. Paul Gauguin (French, 1848-1903)

Volpini Suite Grasshoppers Ants Les Cigales et les Fourmis
Volpini Suite: The Grasshoppers and the Ants (Les Cigales et les Fourmis), 1889. Paul Gauguin (French, 1848-1903). Zincograph; sheet: 50 x 65 cm (19 11/16 x 25 9/16 in.); image

Volpini Suite Women Washing Clothes verso 1893-94
Volpini Suite: Women Washing Clothes (verso), 1893-94. Paul Gauguin (French, 1848-1903). Zincograph on yellow paper; sheet: 20.5 x 32.1 cm (8 1/16 x 12 5/8 in.); image

Volpini Suite Old Women Arles Les Vieilles Filles Arles
Volpini Suite: Old Women of Arles (Les Vieilles Filles [Arles]), 1889. Paul Gauguin (French, 1848-1903). Zincograph; sheet: 50 x 65 cm (19 11/16 x 25 9/16 in.); image

The Joys of Brittany, from the Volpini Suite: Dessins lithographiques, 1889. 1889
The Joys of Brittany, from the Volpini Suite: Dessins lithographiques, 1889

Washerwomen, from the Volpini Suite: Dessins lithographiques, 1889. 1889
Washerwomen, from the Volpini Suite: Dessins lithographiques, 1889

Martinique Pastorals, from the Volpini Suite: Dessins lithographiques, 1889. 1889
Martinique Pastorals, from the Volpini Suite: Dessins lithographiques, 1889

The Drama of the Sea, Brittany, from the Volpini Suite: Dessins lithographiques, 1889

Human Misery, from the Volpini Suite: Dessins lithographiques, 1889. 1889
Human Misery, from the Volpini Suite: Dessins lithographiques, 1889

The Grasshoppers and the Ants: A Souvenir of Martinique, from the Volpini Suite: Dessins lithographiques, 1889

Bathers in Brittany, from the Volpini Suite: Dessins lithographiques, 1889. 1889
Bathers in Brittany, from the Volpini Suite: Dessins lithographiques, 1889

Drama Sea Brittany Volpini Suite Dessins lithographiques
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Bretonnes a la Barriere Volpini Suite Dessins lithographiques
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Drama Sea Volpini Suite Dessins lithographiques
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Martinique Pastorals Volpini Suite Dessins lithographiques
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Human Misery Volpini Suite Dessins lithographiques
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Washerwomen Volpini Suite Dessins lithographiques
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The "Volpini Suite" by Paul Gauguin is a collection of wood-block prints that delve into the depths of human miseries and joys. Created between 1889 and 1898, these prints offer a glimpse into various aspects of life through Gauguin's unique artistic lens. In "Human Miseries, " Gauguin explores the darker side of existence, shedding light on the struggles and hardships faced by individuals in society. The print captures raw emotions, depicting scenes that evoke empathy and contemplation. Contrasting this somber tone, "Joies de Bretagne" celebrates the joys found in Brittany. Through vibrant colors and lively compositions, Gauguin portrays moments of happiness and contentment experienced by the people living there. Gauguin also delves into social dynamics with his depiction of old women in Arles. These prints capture their wisdom and resilience while highlighting their marginalized position within society. Similarly, "Les cigales et les fourmis" contrasts carefree grasshoppers with hardworking ants to comment on societal values. "The Laundresses" offers a glimpse into everyday life as women engage in domestic chores. This print showcases their strength and dedication despite being overlooked or undervalued. "Dramas of the Sea: Brittany" transports us to coastal regions where fishermen face perilous conditions for survival. Gauguin's portrayal reflects both the beauty and danger associated with maritime livelihoods. "Bretagne Women by a Gate" presents an intimate scene featuring Breton women engaged in conversation near a gate—a moment frozen in time that invites viewers to ponder about their lives beyond this snapshot. Meanwhile, "Breton Bathers" depicts leisurely moments at sea as figures immerse themselves in water—an escape from daily troubles symbolizing freedom from human miseries momentarily.