Still Life with Peaches

Paul Gauguin

Created:
Movement:
1889
Post-Impressionism
key Notes:
Vibrant Color Palette, Symbolic Fruit Arrangement
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Dimensions:
12 1/4 x 15 3/4 in. (31.1 x 40 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
story of the work:

"Still Life with Peaches," painted by Paul Gauguin in 1889, exemplifies the artist's exploration of color and form, reflecting his post-Impressionist style that emphasizes emotional resonance over realistic representation. This work is significant within Gauguin's oeuvre as it showcases his innovative approach to still life, contributing to the broader development of modern art by prioritizing subjective experience and symbolic content.

Description of the work:

"Still Life with Peaches," painted by Paul Gauguin in 1889, features a composition centered around a cluster of ripe peaches, rendered with bold, expressive brushstrokes that emphasize their vibrant colors and textures. The background is characterized by a simplified, flat plane of color, which contrasts with the three-dimensionality of the fruit, highlighting Gauguin's interest in color theory and the emotional resonance of still life subjects.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Still Life with Peaches