Among the lillies
- Artist
- Paul Gauguin
- Date
- 1893
- Style
- Post-impressionism
- Genre
- Landscape
"Among the Lillies" by Paul Gauguin, created in 1893, exemplifies his distinctive approach within Post-impressionism. This Oil on Canvas depicts a vibrant, exotic Landscape infused with luminous colors and bold forms that reflect Gauguin’s interest in non-Western art. Although it captures a scene of lush lilies and tropical flora, the work emphasizes symbolic and decorative elements rather than realistic depiction, revealing Gauguin's pursuit of a spiritual and artistic expression beyond mere representation.
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