Le Char A Boeufs - Souvenir De Bretagne. 1898-1899.
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About Reproduction
Discover the allure of art with our faithful reproduction of "Le Char A Boeufs - Souvenir De Bretagne. 1898-1899.", originally brought to life by the talented Paul Gauguin. Unlike posters or prints, our hand-painted oil painting breathes an unique sense of depth and texture into your space. Every detail, every stroke, and every texture is meticulously recreated, paying the perfect homage to Paul Gauguin and his artistic vision.
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Painting Description
"Le Char à Boeufs - Souvenir de Bretagne" (The Ox Cart - Memory of Brittany) is a notable painting by the French Post-Impressionist artist Paul Gauguin, created during the years 1898-1899. This work is emblematic of Gauguin's mature period, during which he sought to escape the confines of European civilization and its artistic conventions. Although Gauguin is more famously associated with his time in Tahiti and the South Pacific, his works from Brittany, a region in the northwest of France, are equally significant for their exploration of spiritual themes and use of symbolic imagery.
The painting depicts a traditional Breton scene, featuring an ox cart in a rural landscape, which is imbued with Gauguin's characteristic use of vivid colors and simplified forms. This approach was part of Gauguin's broader effort to achieve a form of art that transcended the naturalistic depictions common in Western art of the time, aiming instead for a more profound, spiritual expression. "Le Char à Boeufs" reflects Gauguin's fascination with the customs, people, and landscapes of Brittany, which he viewed as retaining a purity and primordial essence lost in modern society.
Gauguin's time in Brittany was marked by his involvement with the Symbolist movement and his association with other avant-garde artists. The region's distinctive culture, steeped in Celtic traditions and folklore, provided rich material for Gauguin's exploration of themes such as the cycle of life and death, the sacred and the profane, and the connection between man and nature. In "Le Char à Boeufs," these themes are subtly woven into the composition through the use of symbolic elements and the portrayal of the Breton landscape not merely as a backdrop but as an integral part of the narrative.
The painting is also notable for its technical aspects, including Gauguin's application of paint in thick layers and his use of bold, non-naturalistic colors to convey mood and emotion. This technique contributes to the overall impact of the work, emphasizing its departure from realism and its alignment with the Symbolist intent of evoking an inner vision rather than an external reality.
"Le Char à Boeufs - Souvenir de Bretagne" is considered an important work in Gauguin's oeuvre, illustrating the artist's ongoing quest for a deeper, more spiritual form of expression and his continued influence on the development of modern art. The painting resides in a significant collection, contributing to the understanding of Gauguin's artistic evolution and his impact on the trajectory of 20th-century art.
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Lead Time & Shipping
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