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Sacred Spring Sweet Dreams

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The scene unfolds with a dreamlike quality; a languid, sun-drenched ambiance pervades. Two figures, Polynesian women, dominate the foreground, their serene expressions and relaxed postures suggesting a world untouched by urgency. One, lost in slumber, her head resting gently against her hand, exudes an aura of tranquility. Beside her, another holds a red fruit, a symbol of temptation or simple nourishment, it is up to your imagination. The backdrop merges seamlessly—the scene is punctuated by a clear body of water where more figures are present, immersed in their activities or floating. The air seems thick with the fragrance of exotic blooms, and a gentle breeze whispers through the graceful palms, adding to the feeling of otherworldliness.

Sacred Spring Sweet Dreams

Paul Gauguin

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Created:

1894

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4356 × 3304 px
1000 × 740 mm

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