Still Life with Peonies
1884
Before Paul Gauguin became famous for his tropical Tahitian paintings, he was hanging out in Paris and painting flowers for his friends. This vibrant bouquet of peonies was actually a gift, dedicated in the top left corner to his friend 'M. Theodore Gad' in 1884. Notice the two framed sketches on the wall behind the flowers? They give us a peek into the artist's studio life, almost like a snapshot of a cluttered, creative space. The thick, swirling brushstrokes show he was still deeply influenced by the Impressionists at this stage, long before he developed his bold, flat Symbolist style.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
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