1889
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Volpini Suite: Dramas of the Sea: Brittany (Les Drames de la Mer, Bretagne) is a 1889 by Paul Gauguin, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows three women in long dark dresses and head coverings, standing in front of a rocky cliff. A cow is partially visible on the left side. The scene is depicted in dark colors with visible brushstrokes. The women appear to be engaged in a conversation, with one woman gesturing with her hands. The rocky cliff behind them adds a sense of drama to the scene. The painting's use of dark colors and bold brushstrokes creates a sense of intensity and emotion. To learn more about the artist's use of color and light, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
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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