White horse

ID: #5133 | Postimpressionism | Animals

The painting depicts a scene with several illuminated human and animal figures in a mysterious, lush forest setting. Two persons, possibly women, are positioned at the top of the painting and appear to be lightly trotting or dancing. Two large animals that resemble horses or mythical creatures are depicted in the foreground; one standing in the water while the other on the shore. The color scheme consists mainly of green and blue shades with orange and yellow accents. The style of the painting is post-impressionistic with the use of broad brush strokes.

Prevailing color of this fine art print is vivid and its shape is portrait. This image is printed on demand - you can choose material, size and finishing.

Eugène Henri Paul Gauguin (1848-1903). French painter and a leading figure of Postimpressionism. His experiments with colour strongly influenced modern art of the early 20th century. As one of the first, he subscribed to primitivism: simplified and exaggerated contours of the body, strong and contrasting colours. This artistic style was partly due his admiration for the art of the primitive cultures of Africa, Micronesia and North American Indians. Gauguin himself had the opportunity to experience life on Tahiti, where he resided from 1891 until his death. It was in Polynesia that he created his most famous paintings.