Artwork
Two Tahitians Gathering Fruit [recto]
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Two Tahitians Gathering Fruit [recto] is a print by the Impressionist artist Paul Gauguin. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Two Tahitians Gathering Fruit is a 1900 print by Paul Gauguin, created using a traced monotype technique on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts two women in a Tahitian setting gathering fruit from a tree, their figures intertwined as one reaches up to pick fruit while the other looks on.
Technique & Style
Gauguin's use of traced monotype, printed twice in brown and ocher, showcases his experimentation with printmaking. The work's bold lines and vivid colors reflect his Synthetist style, associated with Post-Impressionism and Symbolism.
History & Provenance
Paul Gauguin, born in Paris in 1848, developed his distinctive style during his time in Tahiti, where he was influenced by the local culture and environment.
Artist & collection
Artist
Eugène Henri Paul Gauguin (; French: ; 7 June 1848 – 8 May 1903) was a French painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramist, and writer, whose work has been primarily associated with the Post-Impressionist and Symbolist movements.
