Bouquet of Peonies on a Musical Score
Paul Gauguin
1876
- YEAR:1876
- MEDIUM:Oil on canvas
- DIMENSIONS:55 x 38 cm
Introduction
Paul Gauguin was known as one of the “Triumvirate of Post-Impressionism, who made significant contributions to the formation of modern art theory and the exploration of the nature of painting. In 1876, Gauguin became acquainted with many masters of Impressionism and took part in his first exhibition at the Salon des Beaux-Arts. During that time, he created the painting Bouquet of Peonies on a Musical Score, which is characterized by a blend of Realism and Impressionism. The carefully arranged bouquet of peonies rests on top of a sheet of music, reflecting the artist’s refined taste and elegant lifestyle. At the same time, the blossoms in full bloom seem to foreshadow the achievements and brilliance that awaited him on his artistic path. The painting’s gentle brushwork, bright colours, and play of light and shadow all attest to the strong influence of Impressionism on Gauguin at this stage.
