Who painted Auti te Pape (Women at the River)?

Auti te Pape (Women at the River) was painted by Paul Gauguin in 1894.

Where can I see Auti te Pape (Women at the River)?

Auti te Pape (Women at the River) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Auti te Pape (Women at the River)?

Auti te Pape (Women at the River) is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Auti te Pape (Women at the River)?

Museum-quality prints of Auti te Pape (Women at the River) are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Auti te Pape (Women at the River)

Paul Gauguin , 1894

Auti te Pape (Women at the River) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Paul Gauguin. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:recto: in block, in image, at lower left: P G O; in block, in image, at lower right: AUTI TE PAPE; above image, at left, in graphite: no 55; below image, at left, in graphite: Paul Gauguin fait; below image, at right, in graphite: Pola Gauguin imp.; verso: none
Markings: Marked:none

About this work

Overview

Auti te Pape (Women at the River) is a woodcut print on China paper created by Paul Gauguin in 1894. The work showcases Gauguin's experimental approach to printmaking and his interest in expressive, non-realistic representation.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts two women by a river, surrounded by lush vegetation. The serene atmosphere and relaxed postures of the women convey a sense of calm, reflecting Gauguin's fascination with non-Western and rural life.

Technique & Style

Gauguin's use of bold lines and expressive textures gives the image a dynamic quality. The earthy tones and flowing robes of the women contribute to the overall sense of tranquility, characteristic of Gauguin's Post-Impressionist and Symbolist influences.

Noa Noa: Women at the River (Auti Te Pape), Paul Gauguin

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Artist

Paul Gauguin

Eugène Henri Paul Gauguin (; French:; 7 June 1848 – 8 May 1903) was a French painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramist, and writer, whose work has been primarily associated with the Post-Impressionist and Symbolist movements.