Portrait of a woman (Marie Lagadu)

Portrait of a woman (Marie Lagadu) by Paul Gauguin
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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