Artwork
Landscape with Two Goats (Tarari Maruru)
Landscape with Two Goats (Tarari Maruru) is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Paul Gauguin. It dates from 1899 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.
About this work
Overview
Landscape with Two Goats (Tarari Maruru) is a 1899 oil painting by Paul Gauguin, exemplifying his Post-Impressionist style with bold color and symbolic elements.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a rural scene with two white goats on a red path, set against a dark background with trees and bushes, reflecting Gauguin's interest in natural subjects and stylized compositions.
Technique & Style
Characterized by loose, expressive brushstrokes and a muted palette dominated by greens, browns, and reds, the painting conveys a dreamy, surreal quality, showcasing Gauguin's experimentation with color and form.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the State Hermitage Museum's collection, representing Gauguin's later work, which moved away from Impressionist techniques towards a more symbolic and stylized approach.
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.
