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Tahitian Woman and Boy
Tahitian Woman and Boy is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Paul Gauguin. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the Norton Simon Museum.
About this work
Overview
Tahitian Woman and Boy is a painting executed in oil paint by Paul Gauguin in 1899. It is now part of the Norton Simon Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene scene featuring a seated woman in a pink dress with a floral pattern and a standing boy in a light-colored shirt. The subjects are set against a yellow wall adorned with green flowers and leaves, creating a tranquil atmosphere.
History & Provenance
After being acquired in 1923 for 1,200 pounds sterling, the painting was displayed at Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands for decades. Its whereabouts were unknown from around 1923 until 1964, when it was purchased at auction by Hammer Galleries. The Norton Simon Museum acquired it in 1976.
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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.
