Madame Alexandre Kohler
1887-1888
Before he traded Parisian stockbroking for Tahitian beaches, Paul Gauguin captured the stern gaze of Madame Alexandre Kohler in this striking portrait. Notice the vibrant red wall and the Japanese screen behind her—classic signs of the 'Japonisme' craze that swept through Paris in the 1880s. Her slightly distant expression and the rough, textured brushstrokes hint at the Symbolist movement brewing beneath the surface, moving away from strict realism toward deeper emotional resonance. It's a fascinating glimpse into Gauguin's transitional years, just before he completely reinvented himself and modern art forever.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
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