1894
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Maruru (Thank You) is a 1894 ink by Paul Gauguin, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This woodcut shows a dark scene with four figures: a seated woman holding a child, a standing woman, and two smaller figures near the bottom. The background has rough, swirling shapes that look like trees or clouds, and the floor is textured like woven mats. Light comes from the left, casting sharp shadows. The artist signed it "Maruru," which means "Thank You" in Tahitian. The style is simple but strong, with bold lines and no extra details. Next, check out the technique: woodcut to see how this print was made.
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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