Haystacks in Brittany 1890

"Haystacks in Brittany" (1890) by Paul Gauguin showcases the artist's characteristic bold colors and simplified forms. The painting depicts a rural landscape in Brittany, France, with haystacks, cows, and a lone figure in the foreground. Gauguin's use of flat planes of color and contoured outlines gives the scene a sense of depth and dynamism, while the contrasting colors create a sense of vibrancy and movement. This painting exemplifies Gauguin's style, known as Synthetism, where he sought to express emotion and symbolism through simplified forms and vivid colors.