Breton Boys Wrestling 1888

Paul Gauguin's *Breton Boys Wrestling*, painted in 1888, depicts two young boys engaged in a playful wrestling match. The boys, depicted in a naturalistic style, stand in a field against a backdrop of a flowing stream, and the painting captures the energy and innocence of youth. Gauguin's interest in the rural life of Brittany is evident in this work, and he often depicted scenes of everyday life in the region. The painting showcases Gauguin's characteristic use of bold colors and simplified forms, highlighting his transition towards a more expressive and synthetic style of painting, known as Synthetism. The work is currently part of a private collection.