Siesta
- Artist
- Paul Gauguin
- Date
- 1894 ; Paris , France
- Style
- Post-impressionism
- Genre
- Genre painting
'Siesta' is a captivating oil on canvas painting by Paul Gauguin, created between 1892-1894 and held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Reflecting Gauguin's distinct Post-impressionism style, the composition, painted during his maiden journey to the exotic island of Tahiti, embodies the relaxed, tranquil lifestyle of the inhabitants. As a genre painting, 'Siesta' captures the everyday life of the Tahitian people. The use of oil lends richness and depth to the vibrantly colored canvas, giving life to Gauguin's vision of paradise.
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