Breton Women Beside a Fence 1889

Paul Gauguin’s 1889 print, “Breton Women Beside a Fence,” is a striking example of his signature style, characterized by bold lines and flat, vibrant colors. The piece depicts two women in traditional Breton clothing standing near a fence, a landscape setting reminiscent of Gauguin’s time spent in Pont-Aven, Brittany. Gauguin’s simplified forms and decorative motifs evoke a sense of primitivism and connect the artist's work to the broader movement of Symbolism.