Double portrait of children
- Original dimensions
- 60 x 46 cm
- Museum
- Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
- Year
- 1889
Scene depicted
The painting “Double portrait d'enfants” by Gauguin presents a sweet and touching scene, highlighting two young children whose gazes exchange a silent complicity. The beautifully balanced composition evokes innocence and purity while offering a rare psychological depth. The characters seem frozen in a moment of dream, where imagination takes precedence over reality, giving it a timeless dimension.
Historical context
Created in 1889, this canvas emblematic of Paul Gauguin represents a fascinating immersion in the cultural and artistic framework of the late 19th century. |BRK| At that time, the artist reappropriates the codes of post-impressionism , moving away from conventions to capture the very essence of emotions. Today, this painting is preserved at the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen, where it continues to fascinate visitors with its dimensions of 60 x 46 cm, evoking both tenderness and the complexity of the childhood world.
Place in the artist's career
This masterpiece bears witness to a crucial period in Gauguin's career as he refines his unique style, a blend of vibrant colors and simplified forms. Alongside other famous paintings like “The Vision of the Sermon” and “Where is the Night Going?”, “Double portrait d'enfants” offers us a window into his technical and emotional evolution, marked by an ever-stronger desire for personal expression.
Anecdote
“Children are the true sages of this world” Gauguin might have said while recalling his inspiration for this masterpiece . One can imagine the artist, in the heart of spring, telling stories to children in a room bathed in light, each laugh resonating like a delicate melody. This vivid memory is found in the painting , where every detail seems to capture the fleeting magic of childhood.