Who painted Manao Tupapau (She is Haunted by a Spirit)?

Manao Tupapau (She is Haunted by a Spirit) was painted by Paul Gauguin in 1894.

Where can I see Manao Tupapau (She is Haunted by a Spirit)?

Manao Tupapau (She is Haunted by a Spirit) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Manao Tupapau (She is Haunted by a Spirit)?

Manao Tupapau (She is Haunted by a Spirit) is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Manao Tupapau (She is Haunted by a Spirit)

Paul Gauguin , 1894

Manao Tupapau (She is Haunted by a Spirit) 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:upper left in block: Manao / tupapao; lower left in block: PG

About this work

Overview

Manao Tupapau (She is Haunted by a Spirit) is a 1894 color woodcut print by Paul Gauguin, executed in brown and black on Japanese paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a dark figure reclining on a white surface, accompanied by a smaller dark form, set against a black background with faint tree or branch outlines. The title suggests a narrative involving a ghost or spirit haunting the subject.

Technique & Style

Gauguin's use of bold color and rough, sketchy lines in Manao Tupapau reflects his experimentation with woodcuts and development of a Synthetist style, characterized by emphasis on symbolic meaning.

Context

The work showcases Gauguin's interest in non-Western art and spiritual themes, aligning with his contributions to Post-Impressionism and Symbolism.

Artist & collection

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.