A bronze sculpture by Paul Gauguin made from a 1892 original. It is a wonderful example of his Primitivist style likely influenced by the Polynesian art of Easter Island.
After Paul Gauguin (1848-1903)
Cylindre au Christ
signed with initials 'PGo' (on the top); stamped with foundry mark 'CIRE VALSUANI PERDUE' (on the rim)
bronze with brown patina
Conceived circa 1892; this bronze version cast circa 1971
