Artwork
Te burao (The Hibiscus Tree)
Te burao (The Hibiscus Tree) is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Paul Gauguin. It dates from 1892 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.
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Overview
Te burao (The Hibiscus Tree) is an oil on canvas painting by Paul Gauguin, created during his initial stay in Tahiti.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a hibiscus tree in a landscape, with a distant human figure and a dog, establishing a sense of scale and animating the scene. Gauguin's representation of the environment is interpretive, emphasizing color and texture over botanical accuracy.
Technique & Style
Gauguin's use of variegated colors and textures gives the painting its distinctive character. His application of paint is reminiscent of the impasto technique, which emphasizes thick, heavy brushstrokes.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Winterbotham Collection, a group of thirty-five works.
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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.
