Flowers and carpet (Pansies) 1880

Paul Gauguin's "Flowers and carpet (Pansies)" from 1880 is a still life painting featuring a vase of pansies set against a vibrantly colored background of a patterned carpet. Gauguin, a renowned Post-Impressionist artist, captures the essence of the flowers with thick brushstrokes and vibrant colors, employing a style characterized by bold, flat planes of color. The work exudes a sense of immediacy and vitality, reflecting Gauguin's interest in capturing the beauty of everyday objects.