Be in Love and You Will Be Happy
1898
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1898
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This black-and-white print shows a group of people in a chaotic, dreamlike scene. Some figures float above, their faces blurred and hands raised, while others sit or kneel below, looking lost or confused. The background is filled with jagged lines and text that’s hard to read, making the whole thing feel busy and strange. The title says *"Be in Love and You Will Be Happy,"* but the mood here is anything but cheerful. The mix of floating, ghostly figures and the messy text suggests Gauguin was playing with ideas—not just showing a happy moment. If this style intrigues you, look up Impressionism next.
