1900
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Two Tahitians Gathering Fruit [recto] is a 1900 by Paul Gauguin, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows two women gathering fruit from a tree. They are standing close together, with one woman reaching up to pick the fruit and the other woman looking up at her. The women are wearing long, flowing dresses and have their hair tied back. The painting is done in a style that emphasizes bold lines and vivid colors. The women's dresses are depicted in shades of brown and yellow, while the tree and its fruit are shown in shades of green and yellow. The overall effect is one of warmth and vitality. The painting is an example of Impressionism, a style that emphasizes capturing the fleeting effects of light and color. To learn more about this style, look up Impressionism.
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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