Old World Portraits
Portrait of the Artist with the Yellow Christ
Paul Gauguin
An iconic Post-Impressionist self-portrait by Paul Gauguin, featuring bold colors and symbolic elements from his own body of work.
The Yellow Christ
Paul Gauguin
1889 · Oil Paint, Canvas
This iconic Post-Impressionist masterpiece features striking Cloisonnist outlines and a vivid, symbolic palette.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with warm wood and umber notes — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Study · Library
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Benefits from a distinct wall tone
- Color notes
- Rich brown, Olive green, Deep burgundy
About the piece
Painted in 1889 by Paul Gauguin, 'The Yellow Christ' is a cornerstone of Symbolism. The work depicts the crucifixion set in the rural landscape of Brittany, where local women in traditional dress observe the scene with quiet devotion. Gauguin uses flat planes of intense yellow and orange to evoke a sense of timeless, spiritual isolation and folk piety.
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