In A Blue Roof, Gauguin captures the quiet charm of rural Brittany through a striking harmony of colour and form. The vivid blue roof anchors the composition, set against warm earth tones and the gentle greens of the surrounding landscape. With its simplified shapes and expressive use of colour, the scene evokes a peaceful, almost dreamlike vision of village life.
A vintage French print of Gauguin’s A Blue Roof (Farm in Pouldu) 1890 in an exquisite antique early 20th century black lacquer frame complimented by a fine gilt slip.
Painted in 1890, A Blue Roof (Farm in Pouldu) represents a pivotal turning point in Paul Gauguin’s artistic journey. Seeking an escape from the commercialism of Paris, Gauguin retreated to the remote coastal village of Le Pouldu in Brittany, France. Here, surrounded by rugged landscapes and traditional village life, he abandoned strict realism. He pioneered "Synthetism"—a revolutionary style using bold, unnatural colors and flattened, geometric shapes to express deep emotion rather than literal truth. This dreamlike scene, featuring an impossible cobalt-blue roof and local farm dogs, directly foreshadowed the legendary Tahitian masterpieces that would later define his career.
An antique piece in excellent condition it comes fitted with high quality hanging hardware and is ready-to-hang.
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D46 X H356 X W432mm
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