img173 Paul Gauguin (1848-1903)

The painting depicts a still life scene with a rustic charm. In the upper center, three dogs are gathered around a dark pot, their heads bent as if to drink from it. The pot contains a light-colored substance, possibly milk or gruel. The dogs are rendered in a simplified, almost playful style, with their canine features somewhat abstract.
Below the dogs, a collection of blue glass goblets are arranged on a table or surface covered with a patterned tablecloth. Three of these goblets are clearly visible, each with a small fruit or round object placed near its base. These round objects are predominantly pastel pink and green, suggesting fruits or perhaps eggs.
In the lower part of the painting, a white cloth is draped, upon which a still life of fruits is arranged. We see several pears in varying shades of green and yellow, as well as a red apple. A white bowl filled with more fruit, possibly apples and pears, is also present. The background is adorned with a light-colored pattern of stylized leaves and possibly floral motifs, contributing to the overall domestic and somewhat bucolic atmosphere.
The painting is signed T. Goga (likely a stylized signature of Gauguin) in the lower left corner. The style is characteristic of Post-Impressionism, with bold colors and flattened perspectives.
The subtexts can be interpreted in several ways. The presence of dogs, often seen as symbols of loyalty and companionship, around the communal pot could suggest themes of shared sustenance, domesticity, or perhaps a simple, unpretentious life. The choice of blue glass goblets, which are not typically associated with such rustic scenes, might introduce an element of the exotic or the artist’s personal aesthetic preferences, hinting at a desire for beauty or refinement even in ordinary settings. The fruits, a common motif in still life, generally symbolize abundance, natures bounty, and the cycle of life. The overall composition, with its stylized forms and vibrant yet somewhat muted colors, evokes a sense of peaceful tranquility, everyday life, and perhaps a touch of melancholic beauty often found in Gauguins work. It could be seen as a representation of simple pleasures and a connection to nature.