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Still Life with Mangos

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The composition immediately captivates; it's a feast for the eyes! Lush, ripe mangos are scattered across a white plate and nestled amongst vibrant red flowers. A dark, almost brooding, background provides a dramatic contrast to the warm hues of the fruit, and flowers. The artist's technique, with visible brushstrokes, adds a raw energy to the piece, giving it a sense of immediacy. I feel as though I could reach out and touch the velvety skin of the mangos, and inhale the sweet fragrance of the blooms.

The play of light and shadow across the forms creates depth, and the overall effect is both sensual and slightly melancholic. The mangos themselves, with their irregular shapes and varying shades of red and brown, are rendered with a striking realism. It's a still life that feels very much alive—a testament to the artist's ability to capture not just the appearance, but the essence, of the tropical fruits. It evokes a feeling of warmth and exoticism, suggesting a place far removed from the artist's European origins—perhaps a cherished memory of a distant paradise.

Still Life with Mangos

Paul Gauguin

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1896

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6609 × 4160 px
474 × 304 mm

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