Back to gallery
Nativity

Art Appreciation

The scene unfolds with a striking immediacy; a group of Tahitian women, rendered in warm, earthy tones, gather around a central figure holding a newborn child. The soft, diffused light hints at an indoor setting, perhaps a humble shelter. Gauguin's distinctive style is palpable; his use of flattened forms, bold colors, and simplified anatomy creates a sense of profound spiritual weight. The women, devoid of individual features, are united in their shared reverence and tenderness, their bodies exuding a quiet dignity. The composition is meticulously balanced, drawing the viewer's eye towards the heart of the scene.

Nativity

Paul Gauguin

Category:

Created:

1902

Likes:

0

Dimensions:

5700 × 3990 px
625 × 441 mm

Download:

Related artworks

The Judgement of Paris
Mette Gauguin Embroidering
Portrait of Pope Pius VII
The Little One Is Dreaming
By the Seashore, Martinique
Vase of Flowers at the Window
The Sculptor Jean Paul Aubé and his son Emile
The Queen's Mill, Østervold Park