In the Waves

"In the Waves" is an oil on canvas painting by Paul Gauguin, created in 1888 during the artist's Post-impressionism phase. This masterful work portrays a nude female in the mesmerising beauty of Ocean waves. Gauguin's bold and vibrant use of colour draws attention to both, the natural beauty portrayed, and the emotional intensity of the scene. The painting was procured by David Rockefeller, an American banking executive, in 1966, a testament to the timeless appeal and high aesthetic value of Gauguin's work.