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La Maison du Pan-du

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This evocative landscape depicts a solitary house perched on a rugged cliff overlooking a vast body of water. The house stands with a quiet dignity, its simple, block-like shape rendered in warm ochres and earth tones that seem both grounded and luminous against the more muted sea and sky. The brushwork is bold yet controlled; broad swaths of color shape the jagged cliffside, blending deep reds and greens with patches of dark, almost black shadows that give the terrain a tactile, sculptural quality. The horizon stretches wide, punctuated by a few distant trees whose twisting forms add a touch of organic life amidst the geometric rigidity of the house. The sky, softly layered with pastel blues, creams, and hints of pink, creates a tranquil yet slightly haunting atmosphere, suggesting the fading light of dusk or dawn and inviting quiet reflection.

La Maison du Pan-du

Paul Gauguin

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1890

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4000 × 3252 px
611 × 503 mm

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