The Boss's Daughter
- Original dimensions
- 46 x 55.3 cm
Scene depicted
This painting offers a fascinating glimpse into daily life during Gauguin's time. The central figure, a young girl with a melancholic gaze, is surrounded by an atmosphere that is both sweet and tense. Her posture and clothing reflect a state of in-between, capturing the fragility and beauty of a stolen moment.
Historical context
Œuvre : The Boss's Daughter |BRK| Artiste : Paul Gauguin |BRK| Année : 1886 |BRK| Musée : Maurice-Denis departmental museum |BRK| Dimensions : 46 x 55.3 cm |BRK|
Place in the artist's career
The Boss's Daughter is a crucial step in the artistic evolution of Paul Gauguin . This painting , although early, already announces themes dear to the artist, such as exoticism and introspection. Alongside Vision After the Sermon and Oh Tahiti , it illustrates the transition to artistic maturity, a search for bolder colors and forms.
Anecdote
“Painting is a cry of the soul,” Gauguin said while contemplating the scene that inspired The Boss's Daughter . Imagine a spring morning, the bright colors of Brittany vibrate in the fresh air. A face crossed, illuminated by the sun, has etched itself in his memory, giving birth to this timeless masterpiece .