Farm near a pond, or Autumn Landscape
- Original dimensions
- 100 x 65 cm
- Museum
- Not specified
- Year
- 1877
Scene depicted
In this painting , Gauguin illustrates a tranquil farm, majestically emerging near a pond. The trees with golden foliage separate the gray sky from the earth, creating a captivating contrast of colors and textures. This scene, delicately soft, evokes a certain melancholy, a reflection on the passage of time and harmony with nature.
Historical context
Created in 1877, this painting finds its roots in an authentic landscape of Brittany, where Paul Gauguin , at the heart of the post-impressionist movement, manages to capture the very essence of a vibrant autumn. Although the canvas is currently not displayed in a famous museum, its large dimensions of 100 x 65 cm make it a masterpiece to admire and contemplate.
Place in the artist's career
The painting Farm by a Pond represents a significant milestone in Gauguin's career. This work foreshadows his later exploration of vibrant colors and bolder expressions. In parallel, his works like The Vision After the Sermon and The Elephants testify to his stylistic evolution towards deep emotional abstraction.
Anecdote
Paul Gauguin reportedly said: “Painting is an explosion of my soul. Each canvas is a cry from the heart.” One misty morning in Brittany, inspired by the soft light on the pond, he sketched this striking scene, thus revealing the full force of the canvas that immerses us in his inner thoughts.