1894
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Auti te Pape (Women at the River) is a 1894 ink by Paul Gauguin, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows two women sitting by a river, surrounded by tall grass and trees. The background is mostly black, but the women and plants are bright yellow and orange. One woman holds a basket, while the other leans back, resting on her hands. The lines are bold and simple, with no tiny details. The artist used a woodcut technique, where the design is carved into wood and then inked. This method creates strong, flat colors and sharp edges. Next, look up woodcut to see how this printmaking process works.
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.
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