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Zincograph Collection

"Exploring the Artistic Journey of Paul Gauguin through Zincographs" Discover the captivating world of zincographs

Background imageZincograph Collection: Historia, Modernitas, Pictura sacra, Homer, from A Life, 1884. Creator: Max Klinger

Historia, Modernitas, Pictura sacra, Homer, from A Life, 1884. Creator: Max Klinger
Historia, Modernitas, Pictura sacra, Homer, from A Life, 1884

Background imageZincograph Collection: The Singers, 1893. Creator: Félix Vallotton

The Singers, 1893. Creator: Félix Vallotton
The Singers, 1893

Background imageZincograph Collection: Frontispiece to Paris Intense, 1894. Creator: Félix Vallotton

Frontispiece to Paris Intense, 1894. Creator: Félix Vallotton
Frontispiece to Paris Intense, 1894

Background imageZincograph Collection: Parading through the Streets in Single File, 1893. Creator: Félix Vallotton

Parading through the Streets in Single File, 1893. Creator: Félix Vallotton
Parading through the Streets in Single File, 1893

Background imageZincograph Collection: Cover for Paris Intense, 1894. Creator: Félix Vallotton

Cover for Paris Intense, 1894. Creator: Félix Vallotton
Cover for Paris Intense, 1894

Background imageZincograph Collection: The Shower, 1894. Creator: Félix Vallotton

The Shower, 1894. Creator: Félix Vallotton
The Shower, 1894

Background imageZincograph Collection: The Accident, 1893. Creator: Félix Vallotton

The Accident, 1893. Creator: Félix Vallotton
The Accident, 1893

Background imageZincograph Collection: Image Design for a Poster, Wagenaar's Cantata The Shipwreck, 1899. Creator: Jan Toorop

Image Design for a Poster, Wagenaar's Cantata The Shipwreck, 1899. Creator: Jan Toorop
Image Design for a Poster, Wagenaar's Cantata The Shipwreck, 1899

Background imageZincograph Collection: Box Office, 1893, published 1894. Creator: Félix Vallotton

Box Office, 1893, published 1894. Creator: Félix Vallotton
Box Office, 1893, published 1894

Background imageZincograph Collection: Off to the Jug, 1893, published 1894. Creator: Félix Vallotton

Off to the Jug, 1893, published 1894. Creator: Félix Vallotton
Off to the Jug, 1893, published 1894

Background imageZincograph Collection: Ia orana Maria (Hail Mary), 1894 / 95, published Mar. 1895. Creator: Paul Gauguin

Ia orana Maria (Hail Mary), 1894 / 95, published Mar. 1895. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Ia orana Maria (Hail Mary), 1894/95, published Mar. 1895

Background imageZincograph Collection: Two Maori Women Squatting Down, 1894 / 95, published Feb. 3, 1895. Creator: Paul Gauguin

Two Maori Women Squatting Down, 1894 / 95, published Feb. 3, 1895. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Two Maori Women Squatting Down, 1894/95, published Feb. 3, 1895

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Background imageZincograph Collection: Pastorales Martinique (Martinique Pastorals), from the Volpini Suite, 1889

Pastorales Martinique (Martinique Pastorals), from the Volpini Suite, 1889

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Background imageZincograph Collection: Projet d assiette (Leda) (Design for a Plate [Leda])

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

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

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

Background imageZincograph Collection: The Chalice Bearer, 1926 (lithograph)

The Chalice Bearer, 1926 (lithograph)
6198849 The Chalice Bearer, 1926 (lithograph) by MacGillivray, James Pittendrigh (1856-1938); 18.3x14.8 cm; The McManus, Dundee

Background imageZincograph Collection: Volpini Suite: Dramas of the Sea (Les Drames de la Mer), 1889. Creator: Paul Gauguin (French)

Volpini Suite: Dramas of the Sea (Les Drames de la Mer), 1889. Creator: Paul Gauguin (French)
Volpini Suite: Dramas of the Sea (Les Drames de la Mer), 1889

Background imageZincograph Collection: Volpini Suite: Breton Bathers (Baigneuses Bretonnes), 1889. Creator: Paul Gauguin (French

Volpini Suite: Breton Bathers (Baigneuses Bretonnes), 1889. Creator: Paul Gauguin (French
Volpini Suite: Breton Bathers (Baigneuses Bretonnes), 1889

Background imageZincograph Collection: Volpini Suite: The Grasshoppers and the Ants (Les Cigales et les Fourmis), 1889. Creator

Volpini Suite: The Grasshoppers and the Ants (Les Cigales et les Fourmis), 1889. Creator
Volpini Suite: The Grasshoppers and the Ants (Les Cigales et les Fourmis), 1889

Background imageZincograph Collection: Volpini Suite: Joys of Brittany (Joies de Bretagne), 1889. Creator: Paul Gauguin (French

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

Background imageZincograph Collection: Volpini Suite: Dramas of the Sea: Brittany (Les Drames de la Mer, Bretagne), 1889

Volpini Suite: Dramas of the Sea: Brittany (Les Drames de la Mer, Bretagne), 1889

Background imageZincograph Collection: Volpini Suite: Old Women of Arles (Les Vieilles Filles [Arles]), 1889. Creator: Paul Gauguin

Volpini Suite: Old Women of Arles (Les Vieilles Filles [Arles]), 1889. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Volpini Suite: Old Women of Arles (Les Vieilles Filles [Arles]), 1889

Background imageZincograph Collection: Volpini Suite: Martinique Pastoral (Pastorales Martinique), 1889. Creator: Paul Gauguin (French)

Volpini Suite: Martinique Pastoral (Pastorales Martinique), 1889. Creator: Paul Gauguin (French)
Volpini Suite: Martinique Pastoral (Pastorales Martinique), 1889

Background imageZincograph Collection: Volpini Suite: Laundresses (Les Laveuses), 1889. Creator: Paul Gauguin (French, 1848-1903)

Volpini Suite: Laundresses (Les Laveuses), 1889. Creator: Paul Gauguin (French, 1848-1903)
Volpini Suite: Laundresses (Les Laveuses), 1889. Gauguin discovered an exotic, primitive culture in Brittany, a rugged region on the Atlantic coast in northwestern France

Background imageZincograph Collection: Volpini Suite: Human Misery (Miseres Humaines), 1889. Creator: Paul Gauguin (French

Volpini Suite: Human Misery (Miseres Humaines), 1889. Creator: Paul Gauguin (French
Volpini Suite: Human Misery (Miseres Humaines), 1889

Background imageZincograph Collection: Volpini Suite: Design for a Plate: Leda and the Swan (Projet dAssiette: Leda et le Cygne)

Volpini Suite: Design for a Plate: Leda and the Swan (Projet dAssiette: Leda et le Cygne), 1889

Background imageZincograph Collection: Volpini Suite: Breton Women by a Gate (Bretonnes a la Barriere), 1889. Creator

Volpini Suite: Breton Women by a Gate (Bretonnes a la Barriere), 1889. Creator
Volpini Suite: Breton Women by a Gate (Bretonnes a la Barriere), 1889

Background imageZincograph Collection: Volpini Suite, 1889. Creator: Paul Gauguin (French, 1848-1903)

Volpini Suite, 1889. Creator: Paul Gauguin (French, 1848-1903)
Volpini Suite, 1889

Background imageZincograph Collection: Edward Penfield American 1866-1925 Poster Calendar 1897

Edward Penfield American 1866-1925 Poster Calendar 1897
Edward Penfield, American, 1866-1925, Poster Calendar 1897, R. H. Russel & Son, Publisher, 1897, Zincograph on paper, sheet: 17 1/8 x 12 in. (43.5 x 30.5 cm)

Background imageZincograph Collection: Volpini Suite Dramas Sea Brittany Les Drames de la Mer

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

Background imageZincograph Collection: Volpini Suite Laundresses Les Laveuses 1889 Paul Gauguin

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.)

Background imageZincograph Collection: Volpini Suite Human Misery Miseres Humaines

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.)

Background imageZincograph Collection: Volpini Suite Breton Women Gate Bretonnes a la Barriere

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

Background imageZincograph Collection: Volpini Suite Breton Bathers Baigneuses Bretonnes

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.)

Background imageZincograph Collection: Volpini Suite Joys Brittany Joies de Bretagne

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.)

Background imageZincograph Collection: Volpini Suite Design Plate Leda Swan Projet d Assiette

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)

Background imageZincograph Collection: Volpini Suite Grasshoppers Ants Les Cigales et les Fourmis

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

Background imageZincograph Collection: Volpini Suite Women Washing Clothes verso 1893-94

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

Background imageZincograph Collection: Volpini Suite Old Women Arles Les Vieilles Filles Arles

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

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

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




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"Exploring the Artistic Journey of Paul Gauguin through Zincographs" Discover the captivating world of zincographs, a unique artistic technique that allowed renowned artist Paul Gauguin to bring his masterpieces to life. One such masterpiece is "Ia orana Maria (Hail Mary), 1894/95, " published in March 1895. Gauguin's intricate strokes and vibrant colors beautifully depict this religious scene, inviting viewers into a moment of spiritual reflection. In another stunning creation, "Two Maori Women Squatting Down, 1894/95, " published on February 3, 1895, Gauguin captures the essence of Maori culture with remarkable precision. The delicate details and graceful poses of these women transport us to their world, evoking curiosity and admiration for their traditions. Traveling back in time to 1889, we encounter "Old Women of Arles" from the Volpini Suite. This zincograph showcases Gauguin's ability to portray emotions through facial expressions and body language. The wrinkles etched onto their faces tell stories of wisdom gained over a lifetime. Continuing our journey through Gauguin's artistry is "Les cigales et les fourmis (The Grasshoppers and the Ants)" from the Volpini Suite in 1889. This piece invites contemplation about society's values as it contrasts leisurely grasshoppers with diligent ants – an allegory that resonates even today. "The Laundresses" from the Volpini Suite transports us into everyday life during Gauguin's time. With meticulous attention to detail, he captures scenes filled with hard work and camaraderie among washerwomen by depicting them engrossed in their laborious tasks. Venturing further into maritime themes is "Les drames de la mer (Dramas of the Sea)" also from the Volpini Suite in 1889.