Petit Breton À L’oie 1889

Paul Gauguin's *Petit Breton À L’oie* (1889) is a striking example of his Symbolist style. The painting depicts a young Breton boy, his face obscured by his hat, standing with a white goose in a field of vibrantly colored foliage. Gauguin's use of bold, flat colors and simplified forms creates a sense of otherworldliness, while the boy and goose evoke themes of innocence and nature. The artwork is typical of Gauguin's later style, characterized by his fascination with non-Western cultures, such as the indigenous peoples of Brittany, France. His work is often praised for its mystical atmosphere and emotional intensity.