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Village in Martinique (Femmes et Chevre dans le village), by Paul Gauguin, oil, 1894

Village in Martinique (Femmes et Chevre dans le village)

Paul Gauguin

1894

oil

canvas

From the collection of Israel Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Village in Martinique (Femmes et Chevre dans le village) is a 1894 oil by Paul Gauguin, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Israel Museum.

Who painted this?
Paul Gauguin
When & what style?
1894 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Israel Museum

About this work

This painting shows a village scene with a few people and a goat. The people are sitting or standing near a building, and the goat is eating from a basket. The scene is set in a sunny outdoor area with trees and a building in the background. The painting is done in oil paint and has a warm color palette with lots of greens and yellows. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a textured look. If you like this painting, you might also want to look up the artist, Paul Gauguin.

About the artist

Portrait of Paul Gauguin
Artist

Paul Gauguin

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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