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Still-Life with Parrots

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The composition immediately draws the eye, a vibrant tableau laid out on a draped surface. A collection of vividly colored parrots dominates the foreground, their plumage a riot of blues, greens, yellows, and reds. They lie as if resting, yet the stillness feels charged with an unseen energy. The artist's brushwork is loose and expressive, with visible brushstrokes that give the painting a tangible texture; it's as if you can almost feel the feathers.

Behind the parrots, a carved figure sits within a frame. This, combined with the still life arrangement, hints at deeper symbolic meaning. The deep, saturated blues and greens in the background create a sense of mystery; they seem to envelop the scene, giving the piece a dreamlike quality. The artist’s skill in conveying the parrots’ forms, along with the way the light plays across the objects, evokes a sense of wonder and invites contemplation. It's a moment suspended in time, a celebration of color and form.

Still-Life with Parrots

Paul Gauguin

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Created:

1902

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10828 × 8687 px
760 × 620 mm

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