At the pond
- Artist
- Paul Gauguin
- Date
- 1887 ; Martinique
- Style
- Post-impressionism
- Genre
- Genre painting
- Location
- Van Gogh Museum
'At the pond' is a remarkable work of art by the eminent French artist, Eugène Henri Paul Gauguin. Known for his association with the Post-impressionism and Symbolist movements, Gauguin used innovative color techniques and embraced a Synthetist style that was markedly different from Impressionism. 'At the pond' is an exemplar of Genre painting, encapsulating a serene and vivid snapshot of everyday life. This masterpiece is rendered on a Canvas using Oil paints, demonstrating Gauguin's exceptional talent and command over his chosen medium. Despite his moderate success while alive, Gauguin's work has received widespread recognition posthumously.
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