beach at le pouldu paul gauguinIn Beach at Le Pouldu, Paul Gauguin, a major figure of Post Impressionism, depicts a tranquil scene of Breton life. He depicts a seascape, where the beige sand of the beach forms a gentle contrast with the intense blue of the sea. This notable example of Gauguin's synthetism is distinguished by its use of a restrained but powerful palette, its pure forms and sharp contours echoing feelings of isolation and serenity. Plage au Pouldu embodies the