The Sulking One
- Original dimensions
- 68.7 x 91.1 cm
- Museum
- Worcester Art Museum
- Year
- 1891
Scene depicted
This canvas is a celebration of beauty and human emotion. At the heart of the composition, the elegant woman, enveloped in voluptuous colors, expresses a deep state of mind and delicate sensuality. The scene, imbued with warmth and mystery, creates an intimate atmosphere that invites contemplation. Between the lushness of nature and the restraint of the gaze, the work offers a silent dialogue with the viewer.
Historical context
Created in 1891, this painting embodies the post-impressionist movement. It is the result of a time rich in artistic innovations, where freedom of expression and the search for color predominated in Paris. Today, this fascinating canvas rests within the Worcester Art Museum , a setting that celebrates its unique heritage and timeless beauty.
Place in the artist's career
Positioned between his promising beginnings and his mature genre, La Boudeuse represents a turning point in Gauguin's career. Created after Vision after the Sermon and before The Yellow Christ , this canvas illustrates his exploration of themes of femininity and nature, as well as his bold use of colors.
Anecdote
Gauguin once confided: “Nature is a poem that I strive to sing through my painting .” Inspired by a secret encounter with a vibrant landscape of bright colors, he brought to life La Boudeuse , a work that evokes both the mystery of the unknown and the silent introspection of a captured moment.