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Tahitian Women on the Beach

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The artwork immediately transports you; it's as if the warm Tahitian sun is directly hitting your skin. Two women, their forms simplified yet powerful, sit on a sandy shore, the gentle curve of the beach mirroring the soft lines of their bodies. The artist masterfully uses a palette of earthy tones, with rich reds and creamy whites in their garments, contrasting with the muted greens and blues of the background suggesting the ocean and horizon. The way the artist captures the light—how it seems to cling to the skin and fabric—is truly remarkable.

Tahitian Women on the Beach

Paul Gauguin

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Created:

1891

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Dimensions:

6352 × 4738 px
910 × 690 mm

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