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Nasturtiums and Dahlias in a Basket

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A wicker basket overflowing with a vibrant medley of nasturtiums and dahlias takes center stage. The flowers, rendered with bold brushstrokes, burst with color, a fiery contrast to the more subdued background. Yellow sunflowers bask in the light. Red and orange nasturtiums, their petals like flames, mingle with the softer hues of the dahlias, creating a visual symphony of textures and tones. The artist’s technique is evident in the thick impasto, which gives the painting a palpable depth and energy, as though the flowers are almost leaping from the canvas. A sense of abundance pervades the composition; it's a celebration of nature's beauty and a moment captured in time.

Nasturtiums and Dahlias in a Basket

Paul Gauguin

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Created:

1884

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Dimensions:

5850 × 4118 px
650 × 460 mm

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