Above The Sea
1889
Painted in 1889 during his time in Brittany, France, this sweeping coastal scene shows Gauguin ditching realistic colors for pure emotion. Notice the wild pinks and purples washing over the water and sand, contrasting with the vibrant, almost abstract greens of the cliffside. He was developing his 'Synthetist' style here, flattening the perspective and using bold outlines before he famously sailed off to Tahiti. The two figures on the right—one playing a pipe—anchor the composition, adding a touch of rustic life to a landscape that feels more like a dream than a photograph.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
- Material
- Canvas
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