Study of the Nude by Paul Gauguin - Seated Woman with Mandolin and Pale Palette

Paul Gauguin's "Study of the Nude" captures a moment of still intimacy and inward concentration. In this delicate canvas wall print, a nude woman sits on a rumpled bed, her body bathed in soft, muted light as she focuses on her hands-perhaps sewing or meditating. A golden mandolin hangs silently on the textured wall behind her, adding depth and narrative to the composition.
Gauguin's signature use of pastel violets, black, and muted yellows softens the scene, emphasizing emotional calm over realism. The contours of the body are rendered with gentle brushwork, embracing the quietude of the private interior. Drapes and folds echo the shape of the figure, while the stillness of the guitar reinforces the intimacy of the moment.
Perfect for bedrooms, or art-focused interiors, this canvas wall print offers a graceful balance between sensuality and introspection. Ideal for collectors of 19th-century symbolism, modernist transitions, or quiet figurative art, this piece speaks to the soul of everyday moments. Gauguin's ability to blend the symbolic with the serene makes this canvas a tranquil and elegant focal point for refined, reflective spaces.