Two Breton Girls by the Sea
1895
oil
From the collection of National Museum of Western Art
1895
oil
From the collection of National Museum of Western Art
In the painting, two young girls stand side by side, facing the viewer. They wear long dresses and headscarves, with one girl's dress featuring vertical stripes. The girls' feet are bare, and they stand on a yellow surface. The background is a blurred landscape with a body of water, possibly the sea, and a green hillside. The girls' facial expressions are neutral, and they seem to be looking at something in the distance. The overall atmosphere of the painting is calm and serene. The artist's use of bold colors and simple forms creates a sense of simplicity and innocence. For more information on the artist's style and technique, explore the work of Paul Gauguin.
