The Talisman, the Aven at the Bois d'Amour
1888 Musée d'Orsay
About this artwork
This small oil on panel painting depicts a landscape in the Bois d'Amour near Pont-Aven, France. It is renowned for its revolutionary use of bold, unnatural color that influenced the development of the Nabis group.
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Painted under the direct guidance of Paul Gauguin, Sérusier created this work by focusing on pure, flat patches of color rather than literal representation. The work became legendary among his peers at the Académie Julian, who nicknamed it 'The Talisman' because it served as a foundational manifesto for their new artistic philosophy. Its radical departure from traditional perspective helped bridge the gap between Impressionism and modern abstract art.
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The Talisman, the Aven at the Bois d'Amour
Paul Sérusier, 1888
