Roses et statuette (1889)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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In this intimate and evocative still life, "Roses et statuette," Paul Gauguin, a master of Post-Impressionism, explores vibrant color and bold composition. The painting showcases a lush bouquet of pale and blushing roses, arranged in a transparent glass vase. The flowers exude a sense of freshness and natural beauty, their delicate petals contrasted against a rich, dark background.To the right of the vase, a small statuette, possibly of a female figure, adds a layer of depth and intrigue to the composition. Its presence, paired with the organic shapes of the roses, suggests themes of beauty and permanence versus the transient nature of life, a recurring idea in Gauguin's work.The setting is completed with a suggestive outline of what seems to be a draped table or platform, painted in subtle greens and pinks, which harmonizes with the overall muted yet powerful palette of the painting.
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Eugène Henri Paul Gauguin was a French Post-Impressionist artist. Unappreciated until after his death, Gauguin is now recognized for his experimental use of color and Synthetist style that were distinct from Impressionism. Toward the end of his life, he spent ten years in French Polynesia. The paintings from this time depict people or landscapes from that region.