Vision of the Sermon (Jacob Wrestling with the Angel) - Paul Gauguin
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Description
Painted in 1888, Paul Gauguin's 'Vision of the Sermon' depicts Breton women visualising Jacob wrestling with the angel. This Post-Impressionist masterpiece is known for its bold colours and symbolic representation, making it a striking addition to any art collection.
Paul Gauguin's 'Vision of the Sermon (Jacob Wrestling with the Angel)' is a seminal work of Post-Impressionism and Symbolism, painted in 1888. The artwork depicts a scene from the Bible where Jacob wrestles with an angel, visualised through the fervent imagination of Breton peasant women after a sermon. Gauguin departs from traditional representation, employing a bold, non-naturalistic colour palette, dominated by a vibrant vermilion ground. The figures of the women are simplified and stylised, wearing their distinctive white bonnets, while the angel and Jacob grapple in the upper right corner, rendered in deep blues and blacks. A cow, seemingly levitating, adds to the dreamlike quality of the scene. Gauguin's innovative use of colour and form aimed to convey emotional and spiritual meaning rather than objective reality. This painting exemplifies his move towards Synthetism, a style characterised by simplified forms, flat planes of colour, and symbolic content. As a fine art print, 'Vision of the Sermon' brings a touch of avant-garde history to any interior. Its striking colours and spiritual subject matter make it a captivating focal point for a living room, study, or hallway, sparking conversation and contemplation.
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Vision of the Sermon (Jacob Wrestling with the Angel) - Paul Gauguin
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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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