Her nami is Vairaumati
- Artist
- Paul Gauguin
- Date
- 1892 ; French Polynesia
- Style
- Post-impressionism
- Genre
- Genre painting
- Location
- Pushkin Museum
'Her name is Vairaumati' is a stunning example of Post-impressionism, rendered in vibrant oils on a large canvas. The painting falls under the category of genre painting as it depicts an everyday scene from life. Utilizing the rich, textured medium of oil paints, the artist was able to capture the exquisite intricacy of the subject's traditional attire and the poignant expression on her face, thereby revealing intimate details about her character and lifestyle. The painting stands as a brilliant embodiment of the era's artistic exploration beyond Impressionism.
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