Houses in Le Pouldu
1890
Paul Gauguin captures the quiet, rustic charm of Le Pouldu in Brittany, a remote village where he fled to escape the Parisian art scene. Notice the bold, flat patches of color and the striking dark outlines around the trees and figures—a signature style he developed by studying stained glass and Japanese woodblock prints. The man in the yellow hat seems to be taking a leisurely pause while the woman in blue works nearby, creating a peaceful, almost dreamlike rural scene. Despite the personal turmoil Gauguin faced during this period, the landscape feels surprisingly calm and deliberately structured.
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