The Laundresses in Arles by Paul Gauguin. Women in Arles are depicted washing clothes by a swirling turquoise stream, with a goat grazing in the foreground against a vibrant backdrop of orange and yellow.

The Laundresses in Arles

Paul Gauguin

1888 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A vibrant and bold Post-Impressionist scene capturing daily life in Arles with Gauguin's signature flattened perspective and saturated colors.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with lively force with softened warm notes — holds its place without needing much around it.

Often works in
Living Room · Dining Room · Office
Placement
Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
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Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
Color notes
Soft sage, Olive green, Deep green

About the piece

Painted during Paul Gauguin's stay in Arles in 1888, this work exemplifies the artist's move toward Synthetism. The composition features laundresses by a river, characterized by bold outlines and expressive, non-naturalistic color palettes—most notably the striking orange and yellow bank contrasting with the swirling turquoise water.

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