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The Bretons and Geese by the Stream

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The scene unfolds with a raw, almost primal energy. Broad strokes of color define a landscape bathed in the intense light of Brittany. The composition is divided, yet harmonious, the vastness of the water meeting the earth with a vibrant, unspoken connection. The sky, a fiery orange, bleeds into the azure of the water, reflecting the intensity of the sun. A figure, rendered with a simple, almost childlike quality, stands in the foreground, her presence both grounding and ethereal. A gaggle of geese punctuates the landscape. The brushwork is heavy, the colors unapologetic, a testament to the artist’s direct engagement with his subject.

The Bretons and Geese by the Stream

Paul Gauguin

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1888

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6060 × 3764 px
394 × 251 mm

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