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Tahitian Shore [recto]

Paul Gauguin

1900

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Early Modern Landscape

Dominant colour

Tahitian Shore [recto] is a 1900 by Paul Gauguin, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Paul Gauguin
When & what style?: 1900
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a quiet beach scene with a few palm trees and a small group of people near the shore. The water is calm, and the land curves gently in the distance. The whole image looks like it was drawn quickly, with loose lines and soft shading. The artist used a mix of black and brown ink on light paper, giving it a warm, faded look. The signature in the corner is small and simple. If you like this style, check out chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow work in art.

About the artist

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.

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