Pastoral Scenes
Bretons in the Forest of Huelgoat
Paul Sérusier
An evocative Post-Impressionist scene capturing figures in traditional Breton dress amidst a stylized woodland setting.
La Lutte bretonne
Paul Sérusier
1890 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A striking Post-Impressionist scene depicting traditional Breton wrestling with simplified forms and a rich, earthy palette.
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Where it works
A moderate artwork with a brighter pulse with softened warm notes — sits quietly within a room.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Office · Gallery Wall
- Placement
- Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
- Walls
- Best with clear wall contrast
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Aged gold, Olive green
About the piece
Painted in 1890 by Paul Sérusier, a leading figure of the Nabis movement, this work captures a moment of traditional Breton culture. The composition utilizes the Synthetist style of flat color and bold outlines to depict two wrestlers in the foreground, watched by a dense crowd of villagers in iconic white coiffes. This piece reflects Sérusier's fascination with the rustic life and spiritual character of Brittany.
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