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At Home, 1936. Artist: Paul Gauguin
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At Home, 1936. Artist: Paul Gauguin
At Home, 1936. From Paul Gauguins Intimate Journals. [Crown Publishers, New York, 1936]
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At Home, 1936
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is a captivating print by renowned artist Paul Gauguin. Taken from his intimate journals, this artwork offers a glimpse into the artist's personal life during the 1930s. The monochrome image showcases a serene scene of domesticity in rural France. In the foreground, a bare-chested woman sits cross-legged on the floor, her legs gracefully crossed as she breastfeeds her child. A contented cat lounges nearby, adding an element of tranquility to the composition. Gauguin's skillful sketching captures both the tenderness between mother and child and the feline's relaxed presence. The post-impressionist style is evident in Gauguin's loose yet deliberate lines that define each figure with simplicity and elegance. As one of his later works, "At Home" reflects his continued fascination with Polynesian culture and its influence on his art. Gauguin's time spent in French Polynesia is apparent through subtle Tahitian references such as Otaheite (an older name for Tahiti) mentioned in the description. This connection to distant lands adds depth to an otherwise ordinary family scene. This print serves as a testament to Gauguin's ability to capture everyday moments with artistic flair while also exploring themes of femininity, family life, and cultural identity. It invites viewers into a world where beauty can be found even in mundane routines—a timeless reminder that art has no boundaries or limitations when it comes to depicting human
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