Figure Studies
The Cellist (Self-portrait)
Gustave Courbet
An intensely atmospheric self-portrait of Gustave Courbet as a musician, captured in deep, moody tones.
Upaupa Schneklud (The Cello Player)
Paul Gauguin
1894 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A striking post-impressionist portrait by Paul Gauguin featuring a cellist immersed in his music against a warm, atmospheric backdrop.
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence with rich warm-brown color — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Rich brown, Charcoal black, Muted red
About the piece
Painted in 1894 during Gauguin's brief return to Paris, this portrait depicts the Swedish cellist Frédéric Ljungström, known as Upaupa Schneklud. The work showcases Gauguin's signature use of bold, non-naturalistic color, notably the glowing red of the cello which serves as the visual anchor for the composition.
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