Petit Breton arranging his shoe, or Landscape at Pont-Aven, Brittany

Petit Breton arranging his shoe, or Landscape at Pont-Aven, Brittany by Paul Gauguin
Artist
Paul Gauguin
Date
1888 ; Pont-aven , France
Style
Post-impressionism
Genre
Genre painting
Location
Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
The painting titled 'Petit Breton arranging his shoe, or Landscape at Pont-Aven, Brittany' is an iconic piece of Post-impressionism. The painting, created using oil on canvas, offers a glimpse into the simple yet vibrant lives of Breton locals. An example of genre painting, it captures the moment of a young Breton boy focused on fixing his shoe, with the lush, beautiful landscape of Pont-Aven in the background. The generous use of vivid colors and expressive depiction of subjects highlights the post-impressionist style of the artwork.

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