Flowers and carpet 1881

"Flowers and Carpet" is an 1881 oil painting by Paul Gauguin. It depicts a simple still life of a bouquet of white flowers in a blue and green vase set against a vibrant, patterned carpet. Gauguin's characteristic bold brushstrokes and vivid colors create a sense of movement and energy, capturing the ephemeral beauty of the flowers and the richness of the textile. The painting exemplifies Gauguin's shift from Impressionism towards a more personal style, marked by a simplification of form and a heightened sense of color.