Nave Nave Fenua

Paul Gauguin

1894

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

About this work

This sketch shows a woman standing next to a horse in a field. The woman wears a dark dress with a headscarf and holds a stick. The horse has a red saddle and a white coat with blue eyes. The background has tall grass, a fence, and a red roof in the distance. The top of the page has French writing: *"Pas écouter li ti menteur"* (Don’t listen to the liar). The colors are mostly earthy browns and greens, with bold black lines and some bright reds. This work uses gouache.