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Paul Gauguin’s Armchair
Still life depicting the distinctive armchair of Paul Gauguin, friend and collaborator of van Gogh. The chair symbolizes Gauguin's presence in Arles. The painting is executed in the Post-Impressionist style, with expressive brushstrokes and a strong color palette. The work combines decorative elements of the furniture with a personal portrayal of the artistic relationship between van Gogh and Gauguin.
Portrait of the Creator
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Artist
Vincent van Gogh
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Date of birth and death
30 March 1853 – 29 July 1890
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Style
Post-Impressionism, expressive brushwork, vibrant color, emotional intensity
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Significant works
Sunflowers, Bedroom in Arles, The Starry Night, Wheatfield with Crows, Sorrowing Old Man
Information about the work
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Year:
1888
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Execution technique:
oil on canvas
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Location:
Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Theme:
Still life, furniture, symbolic portrait of a friend
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The painting is a symbolic sign of Paul Gauguin's presence and the artistic relationship between two great creators. It conveys the atmosphere of creative collaboration and tension.
The key to interpreting the work
Interpret as an expression of the personal and artistic dialogue between van Gogh and Gauguin, taking into account the context of their joint stay in Arles and their impact on the development of Post-Impressionism.See other works by this artist
