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A Meadow on the Banks of the Aven

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This tranquil landscape presents a lush meadow beside the banks of a gentle river, where nature feels both vibrant and serene. The foreground is anchored by two large trees with textured trunks, their branches adorned with hints of soft pink foliage, suggesting the awakening of spring. Beyond the meadow, a solitary cow grazes quietly, adding a gentle pastoral element that evokes a sense of calm rural life. The composition leads the eye from the detailed foreground, through the grassy expanses, and up to the softly rolling hill painted in deep greens under a cloudy pale sky.

The artist’s technique brilliantly merges realism with impressionistic brushwork; each stroke conveys movement and life, especially in the foliage and grassy textures. The palette dances with natural greens intersecting with earthy browns and the delicate blush of early blossoms. There’s an intimate atmosphere here, as if you can almost hear the whisper of leaves rustling and water softly flowing. Created in the late 19th century, this piece reflects a moment of quiet communion with nature, highlighting the artist’s evolving style in capturing light, texture, and mood with evocative subtlety.

A Meadow on the Banks of the Aven

Paul Gauguin

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Created:

1888

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Dimensions:

4000 × 3346 px
730 × 600 mm

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