6 best works of Paul Gauguin that have mesmerised people

Paul Gauguin was a leading figure in the post-impressionist era and created some of the most beautiful, yet minimal paintings of his time. He spent a majority of his time in Tahiti, and the influence of the Island on his life is extremely visible in his artworks. The colours were bold, the expressions on point, and the characters were majorly Tahitian.
Here we mention 6 best works by Paul Gaugin that people love.

This painting is one of the most famous artworks ever created by Gaugin. It shows a Tahitian landscape with men and women in the painting. The different characters are all in different age groups, from infancy to old age and are doing different things.The painting has both bright and dark elements, including deep blues, greens, and yellows. The painting has many symbols starting from the start of life with a baby in one corner to the end of life with an old woman in the other corner.

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In ‘The Yellow Christ’, Gauguin puts forward an image of Christ on the cross where his body is covered in yellow. From Christ’s body to the mountains behind, everything gets covered in a pale yellow colour and there is a sort of simplicity in the scene which makes it look like a normal day. Jesus’s body is surrounded by people, 2 women kneeling down and a man right in front who looks like he is reading something from a book.
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‘Vision after the Sermon’ shows a group of women looking over at a Biblical scene unfolding right in front of them, as Jacob wrestles with an angel. The use of colour in this one is not as subtle, but rather dramatic, with a striking red background that separates the spiritual vision from the physical world. The women are depicted in traditional black and white clothes, with some watching the wrestle with worry while others just folding their hands and praying.
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This soft, rather peaceful looking painting shows two Tahitian women sitting on the beach. Around them is a beautiful green grass patch, slight waves in the sea, and the classic sand on the beach. This painting has warm, earthy tones and soft shading to create a peaceful, idyllic scene.

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Another very famous painting by Gauguin is ‘When Will You Marry?’ It shows two Tahitian women, one in traditional attire and the other in a Western dress, which becomes a symbol of the clash of two cultures. Gauguin uses bright colours such as blue, green, red and yellow to highlight the landscape. The expression on the girl with western clothes is one of partial scare and worry while the woman in the traditional attire looks stern, as if wanting an answer right now.
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Another beautiful, serene painting by Paul Gauguin is ‘Night Cafe at Arles’. The painting shows the ambiance of a cafe at night, filled with customers having a jolly, quiet time. He has used dark, subtle, and moody colours and there is a slight use of the chiaroscuro technique. The figures in the cafe are shown in relaxed postures, giving the painting a serene atmosphere.

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