Young Breton Woman - Paul Gauguin
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A portrait by Paul Gauguin from 1889, featuring a young woman in Brittany rendered with flat planes of colour and bold, graphic outlines.
Painted in 1889, this work captures a young woman set against a window in Brittany. Paul Gauguin utilised the flat planes of colour and bold outlines that defined his mature style. The subject occupies the foreground, her gaze directed away from the viewer, while the background reveals a simplified, almost schematic view of the rural countryside. The composition incorporates a decorative element on the right, a carved figure that echoes the artist's interest in folk art and non-Western sculpture.
The colour palette is deliberate, moving away from naturalistic representation toward symbolic expression. The deep blue of the sky and the woman's garment contrast with the golden yellow of the collar and the carved figure. Gauguin applied paint in broad, unmodulated areas, rejecting the broken brushwork of his Impressionist predecessors. This approach flattens the pictorial space, drawing attention to the graphic qualities of the image rather than its depth.
This portrait belongs to a period when Gauguin sought refuge from urban life in the remote villages of Brittany. He found in the local population a perceived simplicity and authenticity that informed his artistic direction. The inclusion of the carved object and the stylised features of the woman reflect his move toward Synthetism, a style that prioritised the artist's memory and imagination over direct observation. The work remains a clear example of his departure from traditional perspective and his move toward the decorative, symbolic use of form and colour that would later characterise his time in the South Pacific.
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Specific Features
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- Museum-grade giclée printing for rich, fade-resistant colour
- Archival matte fine-art paper, FSC-certified
- Multiple sizes and framing options available
- Frames in black, natural wood, dark wood or white
- Framed prints arrive ready to hang
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- 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
Young Breton Woman - Paul Gauguin
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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