Landscape with Two Goats
- Original dimensions
- 73 x 92.5 cm
- Museum
- Hermitage Museum
- Year
- 1897
Scene depicted
In this painting , Gauguin transports us to a space of gentle contemplation. The painting highlights a peaceful scene filled with greenery, where two goats blend with the surrounding natural beauty. This pictorial work invokes a serene atmosphere, a tranquil breath rhythmically paced by simple life, far from complications. The viewer's gaze wanders over the nuances of nature, revealing a fascinating dialogue between the animal and its environment.
Historical context
Created in 1897, this painting is the result of the inspiring post-impressionist period when Gauguin sought to escape a modernity that his aesthetic mind struggled to accept. Settled in Brittany, this iconic artist of the late 19th century captures bucolic simplicity through this magnificent canvas . Currently exhibited at the Hermitage Museum , this truly captivating canvas measures 73 x 92.5 cm.
Place in the artist's career
This canvas represents a pivotal moment in Gauguin's career. Aligning with his quest for pure colors and forms, it connects with two other iconic canvases : “Vision After the Sermon” and “The Nap”. These works testify to his stylistic evolution, oscillating between aesthetic quest and exploration of deep themes related to nature and humanity.
Anecdote
“Nature is an endless source of inspiration. In its arms, I find peace, far from the tumult of cities.” These words of Gauguin resonate poignantly. Imagine him one spring morning, peacefully observing the Breton landscape, his eyes fixed on two goats grazing quietly, embodying tranquility. This precious moment, captured on the canvas , deeply imprints itself in the soul of the masterpiece .