1908
unspecified
From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
Dominant colour
Maisema, sika ja hevonen (Hiva Oa) is a 1908 unspecified by Paul Gauguin, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Finnish National Gallery.
This painting shows a bright, dreamy forest scene. Tall trees with thick purple trunks stand close together, their leaves a mix of green and orange. In the middle, a red horse grazes near a small stream. A black pig sniffs the ground in the foreground, while bushes and flowers add splashes of blue and red to the bottom. The paint looks thick and textured, almost like it was slapped on the canvas in big chunks. The colors are bold but soft, blending in a way that feels warm and alive. If you like this style, look up impasto.
Eugène Henri Paul Gauguin (; French: ; 7 June 1848 – 8 May 1903) was a French painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramist, and writer, whose work has been primarily associated with the Post-Impressionist and Symbolist movements.
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