The Turkeys, Pont-Aven
1888
Two plump turkeys strut across a sun-dappled lawn in this charming 1888 scene by Paul Gauguin. Painted during his time in the artist colony of Pont-Aven in Brittany, France, the piece captures a quiet rural moment with tall, slender trees casting long shadows over the grass. In the background, you can see the red roofs of the village peeking through the foliage. It's a glimpse into the rustic life Gauguin sought out before he sailed off to Tahiti, showing his transition from Impressionist light to the bolder Symbolist style he would become famous for. The signature 'P. Gauguin 88' in the corner marks this as a key work from his pivotal year in Brittany.
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- Oil painting
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