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Two Vases of Flowers and a Fan

Art Appreciation

The artwork draws me in with its intimate portrayal of two vases overflowing with life and color. The composition is a careful balance between the verticality of the larger vase, holding a lush arrangement of leafy branches, and the horizontal emphasis of the tabletop. The artist's use of color is particularly striking; the deep blues and greens of the background provide a somber backdrop for the vibrant yellow of the flowers in the smaller vase.

The artist employs a loose, almost sketchy brushstroke, adding a sense of immediacy to the scene. This technique, combined with the careful placement of the objects, creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, as if one is looking through a slightly frosted window. The overall feeling is one of quiet contemplation, a moment captured in time, where the beauty of nature is celebrated in the intimacy of an interior space. The artist's signature is visible, adding a personal touch to the composition. It's a painting that invites you to linger, to breathe in the essence of the moment.

Two Vases of Flowers and a Fan

Paul Gauguin

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Created:

1885

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Dimensions:

3608 × 5688 px
640 × 995 mm

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