Portrait of a woman (Marie Lagadu)
- Artist
- Paul Gauguin
- Date
- 1888 ; Arles-sur-tech , France
- Style
- Post-impressionism
- Genre
- Portrait
"Portrait of a Woman (Marie Lagadu)" is a captivating piece of art that exemplifies the Post-impressionism style. The portrait vividly captures the subject, Marie Lagadu, with the use of bold color, light, and shadow. The artist, heavily influenced by Post-impressionism, utilizes oil on canvas to inventively express his perception of Marie beyond her physical appearance. The strategic application of oil paint helps to project a sense of life, depth, and emotion in the work, which is characteristic of post-impressionist portraiture.
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