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Matamoe (Death), Landscape with Peacocks

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The artwork unfolds like a vibrant dream, a lush tapestry of color and form. The eye is immediately drawn to the verdant landscape; a profusion of deep greens, punctuated by the vibrant yellows of the foliage, and the azure of the sky, suggesting a place of perpetual summer. A winding path beckons the viewer deeper into the scene, where two peacocks stand sentinel, their iridescent plumage catching the light; they appear almost symbolic, perhaps representing beauty or vanity, against the backdrop of the untamed environment. The painting’s composition is deliberately flattened, a characteristic of the artist's style, which lends a sense of unreality to the scene. The artist’s brushwork is bold and expressive, with thick, visible strokes that create a palpable texture on the canvas. The use of color is particularly striking, with complementary hues used to create contrast and visual interest. The warm tones of the sunset, which is suggested in the background, and the vivid greens of the vegetation create a harmony of the whole.

Matamoe (Death), Landscape with Peacocks

Paul Gauguin

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Created:

1892

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2889 × 3932 px
860 × 1150 mm

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