Madame Alexandre Kohler
- Artist
- Paul Gauguin
- Date
- 1887 ; Paris , France
- Style
- Post-impressionism
- Genre
- Portrait
"Madame Alexandre Kohler" is an oil painting by the acclaimed French post-impressionist artist, Paul Gauguin. This portrait, painted in Gauguin's signature post-impressionist style, reveals a sense of depth and complexity, straying from the realistic representation often seen in traditional portraiture. The intelligent use of oil paints allows for a richness in color and a level of detail that brings Madame Kohler to life. Gauguin's work here is a perfect example of post-impressionism's impact on the evolution of portraiture.
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