Tahitian Woman

Tahitian Woman by Paul Gauguin
Artist
Paul Gauguin
Date
1894
Style
Post-impressionism
Genre
Portrait
Location
Brooklyn Museum
The Tahitian Woman is an oil painting created by the French post-impressionist artist, Paul Gauguin. An intoxicating blend of Post-impressionism and Tahitian motifs, the piece features two exotic beauties, captured in a style akin to a Portrait. Drawing inspiration from his first stay on the Pacific island, Gauguin utilizes a palette that echoes the vibrant, natural tones of his surroundings. The painting abstains from the use of traditional Paper, Charcoal, or Pastel mediums, preferring oil to convey the vivid and raw life of Tahiti. This masterpiece serves as a testament to Gauguin's departure from conventional European aesthetics, embracing the alluring mystery of island life.

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