Self-Portrait Dedicated to Carrière - Paul Gauguin
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Description
Paul Gauguin's 1888 self-portrait, dedicated to Eugène Carrière, showcases the artist's bold colours and expressive style, capturing a pivotal moment in his artistic journey. A striking addition to any space.
This striking self-portrait by Paul Gauguin, painted in 1888, offers a glimpse into the artist's complex personality and his relationships with fellow artists. Dedicated to his friend and fellow painter Eugène Carrière, the work reflects Gauguin's evolving style during a pivotal period in his career, just before his ill-fated journey to Arles to join Vincent van Gogh. The portrait showcases Gauguin's use of bold colours and simplified forms, moving away from the strictures of Impressionism towards a more expressive and symbolic mode of representation. Gauguin depicts himself with a direct gaze, his features rendered with a palpable intensity. The background is divided into planes of green and blue, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere. The artist's clothing, a yellow and blue striped garment beneath a dark coat, adds a touch of vibrancy to the composition. The inscription 'à mon ami Carrière' in the upper left corner underscores the personal nature of the work. As a fine art print, this self-portrait brings a touch of artistic history and introspection to any space, inviting viewers to contemplate the inner world of one of modern art's most influential figures. Its bold colours and expressive brushwork make it a captivating addition to a living room, study, or hallway.
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Each print is produced to order using 12-colour giclée printing on FSC-certified archival paper. Designed in Britain and printed at your nearest production hub to reduce waste and speed up delivery.
Self-Portrait Dedicated to Carrière - Paul Gauguin
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Specific Features
Every Solis piece is made to order with archival, gallery-quality materials built to last.
- Museum-grade giclée printing for rich, fade-resistant colour
- Archival matte fine-art paper, FSC-certified
- Choose poster, framed print, canvas or framed canvas
- Frames in black, natural wood, dark wood or white
- Framed prints arrive ready to hang
Care & Cleaning
To keep your artwork looking its best:
- Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth
- Avoid prolonged direct sunlight
- Never use liquid cleaners on the print or canvas surface
- Keep in a dry, room-temperature space
- Handle prints with clean, dry hands
Materials & Sizing
Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
- Canvas: XS (20×30 cm) to Large (60×90 cm)
- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
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Artist Biography
Paul Gauguin
Gauguin soon rejected the Impressionist focus on objective representation, seeking instead to express subjective emotions and spiritual ideas through his art. This led him to develop a distinctive style characterised by flattened forms, simplified lines, and vibrant, non-naturalistic colours. Key works such as *Vision after the Sermon* (1888) exemplify this approach, showcasing his move towards Symbolism and Cloisonnism.
Frustrated with European society, Gauguin sought refuge in French Polynesia, where he created some of his most iconic paintings, including *Where Do We Come From? What Are We? Where Are We Going?* (1897-98). These works depict the beauty and mystery of Tahitian life, albeit through a lens that has since been critiqued for its romanticised and colonial gaze. Despite his controversial legacy, Paul Gauguin's innovative use of colour and his exploration of primal themes profoundly influenced the development of modern art.
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