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Faa Iheihe

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This artwork is a vibrant tapestry of figures bathed in a warm, almost ethereal light. The scene unfolds across a horizontal canvas, revealing a narrative teeming with life and mystery. Figures, both clothed and nude, populate a landscape that seems both real and dreamlike. The artist employs a rich, earthy palette, with ochres, reds, and greens dominating, creating a sense of both warmth and tropical exoticism. The composition is segmented, with clusters of figures interacting with each other, hinting at a larger story at play. The style is distinctive, the simplified forms and bold colors reflecting a departure from traditional artistic norms. The whole feels intimate and somehow spiritual, like glimpsing a secret moment.

Faa Iheihe

Paul Gauguin

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Created:

1898

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Dimensions:

6400 × 1982 px
169 × 54 mm

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