Fine Art Poster
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A giclée print on 200gsm matte fine art paper, using a twelve-colour process for accurate, fade-resistant colour. Supplied unframed, delivered flat or rolled.
Be in Love and You Will Be Happy - Paul Gauguin
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Description
A striking 1889 woodcut by Paul Gauguin, featuring bold graphic lines and symbolic figures that reflect his move toward a more primitive, expressive style.
This woodcut, titled Soyez amoureuses, vous serez heureuses, dates to 1889. It represents a period when Paul Gauguin experimented with the medium of wood carving, often using soft woods that allowed for bold, primitive marks. The composition is crowded with figures, including a central seated woman, a child, and various profiles that suggest a narrative of human experience and emotional states. The text inscribed across the top serves as a philosophical anchor for the visual elements.
Gauguin utilised the woodcut technique to move away from the naturalistic representation common in his earlier paintings. The stark contrast between the black ink and the paper creates a graphic quality that flattens the space, forcing the viewer to focus on the arrangement of shapes and the expressive nature of the lines. The figures appear somewhat distorted, reflecting his interest in non-Western art and his desire to strip away the conventions of European academic training.
This work is characteristic of his time in Pont-Aven, where he sought to express ideas through simplified forms and symbolic imagery. The woodcut process itself, which requires carving away the negative space, contributes to the raw, direct aesthetic of the piece. The figures are not rendered with anatomical precision, but rather with a focus on their symbolic presence within the frame. By choosing woodcut, Gauguin embraced the limitations of the medium to produce a work that feels archaic and immediate. It remains an example of his departure from the visual language of his contemporaries, favouring a more personal and evocative approach to image-making.
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Chaque impression est réalisée à la commande par impression giclée 12 couleurs sur papier d'archivage certifié FSC. Conçue en Grande-Bretagne et imprimée dans votre centre de production le plus proche afin de réduire le gaspillage et d'accélérer la livraison.
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Impression giclée de qualité musée sur papier mat d'archivage certifié FSC, avec options d'encadrement et sur toile.
- Formats de papier : A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 et B2 (50×70 cm)
- Toile : du XS (20×30 cm) au Grand (60×90 cm)
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Be in Love and You Will Be Happy - Paul Gauguin
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À partir de £28.00 GBP
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À partir de £28.00 GBP
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Fine Art Poster / A4 (21x29.7 cm) / -
Artist Biography
Paul Gauguin
Eugène Henri Paul Gauguin (1848-1903) was a leading French Post-Impressionist artist whose bold experiments in colour and form synthesised a new, modern style. Though born in Paris, Gauguin spent his early childhood in Peru, an experience that instilled in him a lifelong wanderlust and a fascination with the exotic. He began his career as a stockbroker, only turning to art in his late twenties after being inspired by the Impressionists.
Gauguin soon rejected the Impressionist focus on objective representation, seeking instead to express subjective emotions and spiritual ideas through his art. This led him to develop a distinctive style characterised by flattened forms, simplified lines, and vibrant, non-naturalistic colours. Key works such as *Vision after the Sermon* (1888) exemplify this approach, showcasing his move towards Symbolism and Cloisonnism.
Frustrated with European society, Gauguin sought refuge in French Polynesia, where he created some of his most iconic paintings, including *Where Do We Come From? What Are We? Where Are We Going?* (1897-98). These works depict the beauty and mystery of Tahitian life, albeit through a lens that has since been critiqued for its romanticised and colonial gaze. Despite his controversial legacy, Paul Gauguin's innovative use of colour and his exploration of primal themes profoundly influenced the development of modern art.
Gauguin soon rejected the Impressionist focus on objective representation, seeking instead to express subjective emotions and spiritual ideas through his art. This led him to develop a distinctive style characterised by flattened forms, simplified lines, and vibrant, non-naturalistic colours. Key works such as *Vision after the Sermon* (1888) exemplify this approach, showcasing his move towards Symbolism and Cloisonnism.
Frustrated with European society, Gauguin sought refuge in French Polynesia, where he created some of his most iconic paintings, including *Where Do We Come From? What Are We? Where Are We Going?* (1897-98). These works depict the beauty and mystery of Tahitian life, albeit through a lens that has since been critiqued for its romanticised and colonial gaze. Despite his controversial legacy, Paul Gauguin's innovative use of colour and his exploration of primal themes profoundly influenced the development of modern art.
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The same fine art print in a solid wood frame with UV-protective acrylic glaze and rigid backing. Five frame colours. Arrives ready to hang.
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