Landscape Near Arles | Paul Gaugin | 1888 Franz Xaver Winterhalter from which a bee emerges

from which a bee emerges

is the focal point

created between 1438 and 1439

making him a pivotal figure in the naïve art movement

Landscape Near Arles | Paul Gaugin | 1888 Franz Xaver Winterhalter from which a bee emergesAbout the artwork: "Landscape near Arles," painted by Paul Gauguin in 1888, is a significant work from his post Impressionist period. During this time, Gauguin was deeply influenced by his surroundings in the south of France, particularly the vibrant landscapes of Arles, where he lived and worked alongside Vincent van Gogh. The painting captures a sunlit rural scene with bold colors and simplified forms. Gauguins use of vivid hues and strong outlines