We Shall Not Go to Market Today
- Artist
- Paul Gauguin
- Date
- 1892 ; French Polynesia
- Style
- Post-impressionism
- Genre
- Genre painting
- Location
- Kunstmuseum Basel
"We Shall Not Go to Market Today" by Paul Gauguin (1892) exemplifies his innovative approach to Post-impressionism and genre painting. Created during his time in French Polynesia, the Canvas depicts Tahitian women in a relaxed, domestic scene, highlighting Gauguin’s use of bold color and simplified forms. Executed in oil, the work reflects his experimental style and desire to evoke emotional depth through symbolic and stylized imagery, moving beyond mere representation to express cultural and spiritual themes.
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