Breton Peasants 1894

"Breton Peasants" is a pastel drawing by Paul Gauguin, created in 1894. The work, currently housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, showcases Gauguin's signature style of bold colors and simplified forms. The muted pastel tones and delicate brushstrokes evoke a sense of tranquility and simplicity, capturing the essence of rural Breton life. The drawing's subject matter, likely a group of peasants engaged in their daily activities, is rendered in a stylized manner, highlighting the artist's interest in capturing the essence of a scene rather than its literal representation.