The Red Cow - Paul Gauguin
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Description
A vibrant Post-Impressionist landscape by Paul Gauguin, 'The Red Cow' features bold colours and simplified forms, capturing the essence of rural Brittany in 1889. This striking print brings a touch of art history and rustic charm to any space.
Paul Gauguin's 'The Red Cow', painted in 1889, exemplifies his Post-Impressionist style and his move away from naturalistic representation. The painting depicts a rural scene, likely in Brittany, France, featuring a vibrant red cow grazing in a field. The composition is divided into distinct planes, with a foreground dominated by the cow and a woman carrying a jug, a middle ground showing figures working in the fields, and a background of trees and a pale blue sky. Gauguin's use of colour is particularly striking; the red cow stands out dramatically against the green and yellow landscape, creating a sense of visual intensity and emotional resonance. The brushstrokes are visible and expressive, contributing to the painting's overall texture and dynamism. Gauguin's interest in capturing the essence of a scene rather than its literal appearance is evident in the simplified forms and bold colours. This print offers a chance to bring a piece of art history into your home, adding a touch of vibrant colour and rustic charm to any room. Its unique perspective and bold use of colour make it a captivating focal point, perfect for those who appreciate the beauty of Post-Impressionist art.
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Manufacturing
Each print is produced to order using 12-colour giclée printing on FSC-certified archival paper. Designed in Britain and printed at your nearest production hub to reduce waste and speed up delivery.
The Red Cow - Paul Gauguin
Our Features
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Specific Features
Every Solis piece is made to order with archival, gallery-quality materials built to last.
- Museum-grade giclée printing for rich, fade-resistant colour
- Archival matte fine-art paper, FSC-certified
- Choose poster, framed print, canvas or framed canvas
- Frames in black, natural wood, dark wood or white
- Framed prints arrive ready to hang
Care & Cleaning
To keep your artwork looking its best:
- Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth
- Avoid prolonged direct sunlight
- Never use liquid cleaners on the print or canvas surface
- Keep in a dry, room-temperature space
- Handle prints with clean, dry hands
Materials & Sizing
Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
- Canvas: XS (20×30 cm) to Large (60×90 cm)
- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
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Artist Biography
Paul Gauguin
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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