Oh what, are you jealous?
- Original dimensions
- 89.3 x 66.2 cm
Scene depicted
This canvas reveals a silent conversation between two women, a concern veiled in emotion, inviting the viewer to dive into a palpable intimacy. The features of the faces, imbued with nuance and mystery, unfold in a vibrant setting where colors speak more than words, capturing the essence of a moment frozen in time.
Historical context
Œuvre : Eh quoi, tu es jalouse ? |BRK| Artiste : Paul Gauguin |BRK| Année : 1892 |BRK| Musée : musée des Beaux-Arts Pouchkine |BRK| Dimensions : 89.3 x 66.2 cm |BRK|
Place in the artist's career
“Eh quoi, tu es jalouse ?” represents a turning point in Gauguin's artistic evolution, a culmination of his desire to merge colors and feelings. It is part of a cult trilogy alongside “Vision after the Sermon” and “La Belle Angèle,” betting on an increasing expressiveness of forms and emotions.
Anecdote
“Color is a thought that expresses itself.” This quote could resonate strongly in Gauguin's mind, inspired one spring morning, at the turn of a Parisian alley where whispers and scents of flowers mingled. This fleeting moment is the source of a raw emotion, sensed in every brushstroke of Eh quoi, tu es jalouse ? .