The Alyscamps, by Paul Gauguin (French 1848-1903) Museé d'Orsay (Stained Glass)

The Alyscamps, an ancient Roman necropolis in Arles, was a scene painted by Paul Gauguin upon his arrival in October 1888. Three women - the artist referred to them as three Graces at the Temple of Venus - make their way down an aisle of poplars with the octagonal tower of the Romanesque chapel of Saint Honorat at the end of the avenue. The autumn colors are arbitrary but brilliant, applied sparingly in lean and tight striations.8 3/4" x 11 1/16"