Still Life with Apples
ca 1891-04
Gauguin painted these two luscious apples resting on a crumpled white cloth around 1891, capturing a moment of simple beauty with thick, textured brushstrokes. But look closely at the bottom right corner—he actually scribbled a playful note right next to his signature 'P.Go'. It appears to say 'Pas Manger' (Do not eat), a cheeky warning to viewers not to mistake his delicious-looking fruit for a real snack! This little detail hints at his fun personality and his shift away from strict realism toward the bold, symbolic style he became famous for.