The White Horse by Paul Gauguin. A luminous, green-tinted horse drinks from a dark pool in a lush, stylized tropical landscape with riders in the background.

The White Horse

Paul Gauguin

1898 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A masterpiece of Post-Impressionist color and form, depicting a tranquil, dreamlike scene in Tahiti.

$169

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character with cooler, clearer color — holds its place without needing much around it.

Often works in
Living Room · Bedroom · Study
Placement
Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
Walls
Benefits from a distinct wall tone
Color notes
Olive green, Soft gray, Charcoal black

About the piece

Painted in 1898 during Paul Gauguin's second stay in Tahiti, 'The White Horse' exemplifies his mature Synthetist style. The composition features a luminous horse drinking from a dark stream, surrounded by deep indigo shadows, vibrant foliage, and distant riders, creating a decorative and atmospheric masterpiece of modern art.