1894
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Te Faruru (They are Making Love Here) is a 1894 ink by Paul Gauguin, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows two figures tangled together in a dark, swirling space. One person’s arm wraps around the other, while a red cloth and a glowing red cup sit between them. The background is thick with rough, wavy lines that make the scene feel alive and chaotic. The title *Te Faruru* hints this is about intimacy, but the figures’ faces are hidden. The bold black lines and flat colors stand out—this isn’t a smooth painting. If you like this style, check out woodcut next to see how artists carve and ink images like this.
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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