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The Large Tree

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The scene unfolds with a captivating simplicity, a tropical idyll rendered in Gauguin's distinctive style. A modest dwelling, its roof constructed of natural materials, stands nestled among lush foliage. The composition is bisected by the trunks of towering trees, their branches forming a verdant canopy above the figures below. The figures, Polynesian women, are captured in quiet moments: some are sitting, their forms softened by the dappled light; others are standing, draped in vibrant cloths that add splashes of color against the earth tones. The entire scene is imbued with a sense of serenity; a glimpse into a life lived in harmony with nature.

The Large Tree

Paul Gauguin

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Created:

1891

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14311 × 11334 px
928 × 740 mm

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