Her nami is Vairaumati

Her nami is Vairaumati by Paul Gauguin
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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