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Idole Tahitienne

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The artwork immediately transports me to a world of mystery and ancient rituals. The central figure, a powerful woman, dominates the composition; her serene expression and commanding posture, are quite captivating. The artist masterfully employs a woodcut technique, revealing the texture of the wood grain that adds depth and an earthy quality to the image, lending the work a raw, almost primal energy.

Idole Tahitienne

Paul Gauguin

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Created:

1895

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Dimensions:

2429 × 3072 px
118 × 149 mm

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