Artwork
Maisema, sika ja hevonen (Hiva Oa)
Maisema, sika ja hevonen (Hiva Oa) is an unspecified painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Paul Gauguin. It is held in the collection of the Finnish National Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Maisema, sika ja hevonen (Hiva Oa) is a landscape painting created by Paul Gauguin around 1908, several years after the artist's death in 1903.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene forest scene with a red horse grazing near a stream and a black pig in the foreground, surrounded by vibrant foliage and flowers. The scene is characterized by bold, simplified forms and vivid colors.
Technique & Style
The work showcases Gauguin's experimental use of color and impasto technique, with thick, textured paint applied in bold strokes. The colors, while vibrant, are soft and blended, creating a warm and alive atmosphere.
Context
The painting reflects Gauguin's post-Impressionist style and his departure from Impressionism, characterized by Synthetist tendencies and a focus on bold, simplified forms.
Artist & collection
Artist
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.
