The Loss of Virginity by Paul Gauguin. A reclining nude woman lies horizontally across the foreground of a landscape with a fox perched on her shoulder, set against a backdrop of red fields and a deep blue sea.

The Loss of Virginity

Paul Gauguin

1891 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A striking and symbolic Post-Impressionist masterpiece by Paul Gauguin, featuring bold colors and a dreamlike composition.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character in walnut and cognac tones — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Living Room · Study · Bedroom
Placement
Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Rich brown, Charcoal black, Soft gray

About the piece

Created in 1891, 'The Loss of Virginity' is a profound example of Paul Gauguin's Synthetist style. The work features a reclining nude figure and a fox—symbols of vulnerability and cunning—set against a vivid, flattened landscape of the Breton coast. Its daring palette of deep reds, greens, and blues makes it a powerful statement piece for sophisticated interiors.

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