Houses at Vaugirard
- Artist
- Paul Gauguin
- Date
- 1880 ; France
- Style
- Impressionism
- Genre
- Landscape
- Location
- Israel Museum
'Houses at Vaugirard' is a compelling painting by the French artist Paul Gauguin, known for his influence on Impressionism. This landscape piece, rendered on canvas using oil paint, depicts a tranquil scene of houses set against the backdrop of a serene sky. Gauguin's masterful use of color and light captures the essence of the setting, creating a dreamlike atmosphere. This painting is widely recognized for its characteristically impressionistic feel, which Gauguin deftly achieves with loose brushwork and attention to light and color.
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