Who painted The Gate?

The Gate was painted by Paul Gauguin in 1895.

Where can I see The Gate?

The Gate is held by Kunsthaus Zürich.

What movement is The Gate?

The Gate is associated with Post-Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of The Gate?

Museum-quality prints of The Gate are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

The Gate

Paul Gauguin , 1895

The Gate is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Paul Gauguin. It dates from 1895 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1895, *The Gate* is an oil painting on canvas by Paul Gauguin, a French artist associated with the Post‑Impressionist movement.

Created in 1895, *The Gate* is an oil painting on canvas by Paul Gauguin, a French artist associated with the Post‑Impressionist movement. The work depicts a quiet rural scene centered on a wooden gate with a curved lintel, set before a modest house with a blue roof and a solitary figure seated on the grass. The composition conveys a tranquil atmosphere through its restrained palette and simple forms.

Subject & Meaning

The painting presents a modest countryside setting, where the gate functions as a visual focal point that separates the viewer from the interior space of the house beyond. The seated figure, rendered in subdued tones, suggests a moment of repose, inviting contemplation of everyday life and the quiet rhythms of rural existence.

Technique & Style

Gauguin employs a muted chromatic scheme dominated by greens and earth tones, applying visible brushstrokes that give the surface a tactile quality. The handling reflects his Synthetist approach, emphasizing flat areas of color and simplified shapes while maintaining a sense of depth through subtle tonal variations.

History & Provenance

*The Gate* entered the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich, where it remains part of the museum’s holdings of late 19th‑century European art. Its acquisition reflects the institution’s interest in representing Gauguin’s contributions to the development of modern painting during the Post‑Impressionist period.

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Artist

Paul Gauguin

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.