No te aha oe riri (Why Are You Angry?)

Paul Gauguin

Created:
Movement:
1896
Post-Impressionism
key Notes:
Tahitian women; Post-Impressionist color palette
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Dimensions:
95.3 × 130.6 cm (37 1/2 × 51 3/8 in.); Framed: 116.6 × 153.1 × 6.7 cm (45 7/8 × 60 1/4 × 2 5/8 in.)
medium:
Oil on jute canvas
story of the work:

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No te aha oe riri (Why Are You Angry?) by Paul Gauguin

Paul Gauguin, a pivotal figure in the Post-Impressionist movement, created "No te aha oe riri (Why Are You Angry?)" in 1896, utilizing oil on jute canvas. This work exemplifies Gauguin's fascination with Tahitian culture, a theme prevalent in his oeuvre following his relocation to French Polynesia. The painting reflects Gauguin's quest to capture the perceived purity and simplicity of indigenous life, contrasting with Western civilization. Gauguin's use of vibrant colors and bold forms in this piece underscores his departure from traditional European artistic conventions. Historically, the painting contributes to discussions on colonialism and the exoticization of non-Western cultures. Gauguin's work, including this painting, has significantly influenced modern art, inspiring movements such as Primitivism and Fauvism.

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No te aha oe riri (Why Are You Angry?) by Paul Gauguin

Created in 1896, Paul Gauguin's "No te aha oe riri (Why Are You Angry?)" is an oil painting on jute canvas that exemplifies his Post-Impressionist style, characterized by bold colors and simplified forms. The artwork depicts Tahitian women, reflecting Gauguin's fascination with Polynesian culture and his search for a primitive and unspoiled society.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago

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No te aha oe riri (Why Are You Angry?)