Madame Mette Gauguin in Evening Dress by Paul Gauguin. A profile portrait of a woman in a pale pink evening dress and long yellow gloves, seated in an interior with a blue wall and an oval mirror.

Madame Mette Gauguin in Evening Dress

Paul Gauguin

1884 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An elegant Impressionist portrait of the artist's wife, capturing a moment of quiet sophistication.

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Where it works

A balanced artwork with steady presence in a warmer tonal register — adds structure to a more polished room.

Often works in
Living Room · Office · Bedroom
Placement
Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
Walls
Benefits from a distinct wall tone
Color notes
Soft gray, Charcoal black, Soft sage

About the piece

Painted in 1884, this portrait by Paul Gauguin depicts his wife, Mette, in a moment of poised reflection. The work demonstrates Gauguin's early mastery of texture and color, where the cool, atmospheric blues of the background create a striking contrast with the warm, luminous tones of the evening gown and long gloves.

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