Clearing 1873

"Clearing" (1873) by Paul Gauguin is a landscape painting depicting a clearing in a forest with a pair of figures in the distance. This early work by Gauguin, created before his travels to Tahiti, showcases his interest in depicting the natural world with a sense of realism. The painting is characterized by a muted palette and a focus on light and shadow. The figures, barely visible against the landscape, add a sense of scale and solitude to the composition. This artwork is currently housed in the Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Orléans in France.