Two Breton Girls by the Sea

paulgauguin

figurative

abstract painting

canvas painting

possibly oil pastel

handmade artwork painting

oil painting

acrylic on canvas

naive art

painting painterly

painting art

watercolor

This painting, "Two Breton Girls by the Sea" by Paul Gauguin, depicts two young girls standing together in front of a landscape. The girls are dressed in simple clothing, and their faces are solemn. The landscape behind them is a blend of vibrant colors, with green hills, blue water, and a distant island. This painting, characteristic of Gauguin’s Synthetist style, exemplifies his fascination with the Breton people and their lives, capturing their simplicity and connection to nature.