Landscape in Brittany. The David Mill

Paul Gauguin’s Landscape in Brittany. The David Mill presents a vibrant and stylized view of a pastoral scene, where nature and architecture coexist in harmonious abstraction. The mill, painted in cool blues, contrasts with the surrounding landscape's fiery autumnal hues, creating a dynamic interplay of color. The flowing water and curved lines guide the viewer's gaze through the composition, while the small figures in traditional Breton dress add a human presence that feels secondary to the grandeur of the landscape. Gauguin’s use of bold, flattened planes and rhythmic forms reflects his departure from realism, emphasizing mood and emotional resonance over literal representation.