The artwork entitled “Bouquet of Flowers with a Window Open to the Sea (Reverse of Hay-Making in Brittany)” was crafted by the esteemed artist Paul Gauguin in the year 1888 in the country of France. It represents an oeuvre in the medium of oil on canvas and is an exemplar of the Post-Impressionism movement. Measuring 73 cm by 92 cm, this piece can be categorized within the still life genre. The artwork is housed within the collections of the Musée d’Orsay, located in Paris, France.
The artwork depicts a vivid bouquet of flowers, showcasing a variety of hues such as deep reds, bright yellows, and subtle purples, all jostling for attention within their lush green foliage. These blossoms are placed in the foreground, dominating the composition with their rich colors and brushwork that conveys both texture and depth. Adjacent to the bouquet, the artwork reveals an open window that frames a serene view of the sea, offering a glimpse into another world beyond the intimate setting of the still life. The contrast between the closeness of the flowers and the distant, open sea creates a sense of duality – the tangible nearness of nature versus the expansive freedom of the horizon. The sea is depicted with a calmness, and sailing vessels are discernible, their sails a faint echo of the flowers’ hues, tying the two disparate elements together harmoniously. The window serves not just as an aperture to the outside but also as an element that bridges the internal world of domesticity with the external world of nature and its infinite expanse.
