La Baignade, ou Deux baigneuses 1887

"La Baignade, ou Deux baigneuses" (1887) by Paul Gauguin depicts two women bathing in a natural setting. Gauguin, a key figure in the Post-Impressionist movement, captures the scene with bold colors and brushstrokes. The painting's flattened perspective and simplified forms create a sense of tranquility and harmony, characteristic of Gauguin's exploration of the exotic and primitive. The painting's theme of the female nude in nature reflects Gauguin's fascination with the beauty of the natural world and his desire to escape the constraints of modern society.