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Houses at Vaugirard

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The scene unfolds with a tranquility that feels both familiar and deeply personal. The painting captures a cluster of houses nestled together, their walls rendered in gentle, almost creamy hues, suggesting the soft light of an overcast day. The roofs are a patchwork of textures and tones, ranging from deep, earthy browns to lighter, sun-kissed grays, hinting at the age and character of these humble dwellings.

The composition draws the eye through the scene, beginning with the foreground where the earth meets the houses, a tapestry of greens and browns where the landscape gently rises. The brushwork is visible, the strokes creating a sense of movement and life, as if the artist captured the very breath of the scene. The sky hangs overhead, a muted canvas that allows the dwellings to be the true subject; The overall impression is one of serene beauty, capturing a moment of stillness and simple joy in the everyday life of the world.

Houses at Vaugirard

Paul Gauguin

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Created:

1880

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4445 × 3076 px
1160 × 815 mm

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