1894
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Tahitian and Noa Noa Series is a 1894 by Paul Gauguin, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
The image presents a black-and-white woodcut print, divided into three sections. The left section features a horse and a figure, while the center section depicts a woman and a child. The right section shows a woman holding a child. The background is predominantly white, with black lines and shading used to create depth and texture. In the center section, the woman is shown with her head tilted back, and the child is positioned in front of her. The woman's facial expression is serene, and her body language conveys a sense of nurturing and protection. The child's face is turned upwards, and their arms are wrapped around the woman's neck. This woodcut print is reminiscent of the work of Paul Gauguin, a French artist known for his contributions to the Impressionism and Realism movements.
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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