I think it may be a logo?
Yes it is Paul Gauguin.
I remember studying it a few years back.
Load-Bearing architectural shell often has thick walls and wide base, so it could support the weight of the structure
To make it more formidable, Architects usually use a strong and solid materials such as concrete, blocks, or brick.
load-bearing architectural shell is one of the earliest form of architecture
He was also a influential exponent for wood engravings and woodcuts as art forms. <span />