Description
The "portrait of a woman (Marie Lagadu)" by Paul Gauguin, painted in 1888, is a work that is part of the period in which the artist began to explore the possibilities of color and shape through a deep connection with Subjectivity This painting is not only a portrait, but also a manifestation of the search for Gauguin for distancing itself from the academic norms of traditional painting, carrying with them an air of modernity that makes it relevant to this day.
The portrait captures Marie Lagadu, who was one of the many models that Gauguin portrayed. The figure is presented with a serenely expressive face, where features that are both individualized and idealized. The technique used is characteristic of the artist's post -impressionist style, where color use becomes an emotional vehicle. Marie's skin tones are caressed by a palette of warm ocher and yellow, which contrast with the background, where the blue and green predominate. This chromatic choice reinforces both the individual's individuality and its connection with a symbolic environment, where colorations are not merely representative, but suggest a deeper inner world.
The composition of the work is remarkable for its unusual frontality; Marie's figure is the absolute center, emerging from a less defined background that surrounds her in a halo of mystery. His look, fixed and penetrating, establishes a silent dialogue with the viewer. Through the way in which its countenance has been captured, Gauguin suggests an introspection and an introspective mood, characteristics of the symbolism that inspires him. His dark hair contrasts with the vibrant tone of his blouse, one more example of how color is used to hierarchize and emphasize the qualities of his figure in front of the environment.
In addition, the use of thick strokes and a palpable texture in painting is distinctive to the way of working of Gauguin; His style examines the emotional and psychological implications of what was portrayed, reflle in the almost sculptural treatment he gives to the figure. This interrogates it as part of its search for an artistic expression that transcends the superficial and, often, the anecdotal. The lack of obvious details in the background is a deliberate choice, which allows attention to focus almost exclusively on the person portrayed.
The "portrait of a woman (Marie Lagadu)" is within the context of the different thematic explorations of Gauguin, who struggled to capture not only appearances, but also the essence of his subjects. The intersection of the female figure with a background rich in symbolism is a recurring aspect in many portraits of her career, where women is not only an object of representation, but a manifestation of an emotional and spiritual world.
In sum, this work is a testimony of Gauguin's evolution as an artist and his separation of conventional approaches towards a more personal practice. In the portrait of Marie Lagadu, we can discern not only the unmistakable style of the author, but also a dialog captivating portrait.
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