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 woodcut shows two blurred figures tangled together, their bodies swirling into one shape. The background is mostly dark, with a few faint lines suggesting movement or fabric. One figure’s head is small and rounded, while the other’s face is barely visible. The title hints at a quiet moment, but the style hides details on purpose. The artist used sharp lines and shadows to create mood over realism. Next, check out woodcut to see how this printmaking technique works.
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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