Mahana no atua (Day of the God)

Paul Gauguin

Created:
Movement:
1894
Post-Impressionism
key Notes:
Tahitian symbolism, vibrant color palette
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Dimensions:
68 × 91 cm (26 7/8 × 36 in.); Framed: 87.7 × 110.5 × 6.4 cm (34 1/2 × 43 1/2 × 2 1/2 in.)
medium:
Oil on linen canvas
Difficulty:
Advanced
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Mahana no atua (Day of the God) by Paul Gauguin

Mahana no atua (Day of the God), created in 1894 by Paul Gauguin, is an oil on linen canvas that exemplifies the artist's fascination with Tahitian culture and mythology. Gauguin, a leading figure in the Post-Impressionist movement, sought to escape European conventions by immersing himself in the perceived purity of life in Tahiti. This painting reflects his interest in the spiritual and the exotic, depicting a central deity figure surrounded by vibrant, symbolic colors and forms. The work is significant for its departure from naturalistic representation, instead embracing a more abstract and symbolic approach. Gauguin's use of bold colors and simplified forms influenced later movements such as Fauvism and Primitivism. His time in Tahiti marked a pivotal period in his career, during which he produced some of his most renowned works, challenging Western perceptions of art and culture.

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Mahana no atua (Day of the God) by Paul Gauguin

Created in 1894, "Mahana no atua (Day of the God)" by Paul Gauguin is an oil on linen canvas that exemplifies the artist's Post-Impressionist style, characterized by bold colors and symbolic imagery. The painting depicts a Tahitian scene with a central deity figure, reflecting Gauguin's fascination with Polynesian culture and spirituality.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago

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Mahana no atua (Day of the God)