Maternite II

'Maternite II' is a significant example of French artist, Eugène Henri Paul Gauguin's contributions to Post-impressionism. Rendered on canvas using oil, Gauguin explores motherhood in the painting. The piece is distinct from Impressionism due to its experimental use of vibrant color and Synthetist style. It showcases a unique form of portrait, presenting the figures in a simplified manner, hence creating a sense of symbolism. Despite receiving only moderate success during his lifetime, Gauguin's work in wood cutting and engraving have since been celebrated as significant advances in the domain of visual art.