The work of Paul Gauguin that we observe here captures a scene of great sweetness: three charming puppies are on a table, drinking from an old saucepan, and all around them, time seems to have stopped.
This painting is structured into three distinct planes. In the foreground, we discover a still life with apples and pears, as well as the corners of the table and a cloth surrounding the fruits. See more
The second plane presents a row of three blue stem glasses, in front of which are other fruits, probably plums and apples.
Contrary to what one might think, Paul Gauguin did not have a formal training in painting. He initially served in the French navy, even participating in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870. Later, he became a stockbroker at the Paris Bourse. It was only from 1879, after discovering the Impressionist movement and the work of the painter Camille Pissarro, that he began to exhibit his own works. In 1882, he left his job to fully dedicate himself to his new passion: painting.
In 1888, Gauguin traveled to Brittany, where he joined the Pont-Aven School. This region was favored by many artists with diverse styles who gathered there to draw inspiration from the natural and varied landscapes surrounding the small village. It was during this period that he created this captivating painting.
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