Te raau rahi (The Big Tree)
1891
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1891
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
The painting shows a scene with trees, a man cracking a coconut, and a family resting. The trees are different kinds, like mango and coconut trees, and there's a big purple tree on the left. The painting is on a special canvas made from plant fibers. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique of impasto.
