Tahitian Women Bathing

Paul Gauguin

Created:
Movement:
1892
Post-Impressionism
key Notes:
Primitivism, Exoticism
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Dimensions:
43 1/4 × 35 1/4 in. (109.9 × 89.5 cm) Framed: 55 1/8 × 46 7/16 in. (140 × 118 cm)
medium:
Oil on paper, laid down on canvas
Difficulty:
Easy
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Tahitian Women Bathing by Paul Gauguin

Tahitian Women Bathing, created in 1892 by Paul Gauguin, is an exemplary work that showcases the artist's fascination with the culture and landscapes of Tahiti. Executed in oil on paper, laid down on canvas, this painting reflects Gauguin's departure from European artistic conventions and his embrace of a more primitive and symbolic style. The work is significant for its vibrant use of color and simplified forms, which became hallmarks of Gauguin's mature style and influenced the development of modern art. Gauguin's time in Tahiti was marked by a search for authenticity and a desire to escape the industrialized world, themes that are evident in this painting. His portrayal of Tahitian life contributed to the Western perception of the South Pacific as an exotic paradise, though it often romanticized and misrepresented the realities of the indigenous people. Gauguin's impact on art history is profound, as he played a crucial role in the Symbolist movement and inspired future avant-garde artists, including the Fauves and the Expressionists.

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Tahitian Women Bathing by Paul Gauguin

Tahitian Women Bathing, created in 1892 by Paul Gauguin, is an oil painting on paper laid down on canvas that exemplifies the artist's Post-Impressionist style with its bold colors and simplified forms. The artwork depicts Tahitian women in a natural setting, reflecting Gauguin's fascination with the exoticism and tranquility of Tahitian life.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Tahitian Women Bathing