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Three Tahitians, by Paul Gauguin, oil, 1900

Three Tahitians

Paul Gauguin

1900

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Galleries Scotland

Dominant colour

Overview

Three Tahitians is a 1900 oil by Paul Gauguin, a Post-Impressionism work, held at National Galleries Scotland.

Who painted this?
Paul Gauguin
When & what style?
1900 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Galleries Scotland

About this work

This painting shows three people standing together, with their backs to the viewer. The person on the left is wearing a red dress and holding a green object in their right hand. The person in the middle is shirtless and wearing a blue cloth around their waist. The person on the right is wearing a white cloth around their waist and holding a pink flower in their right hand. The background of the painting is yellow with some green and pink shapes. The overall mood of the painting is calm and serene. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of Paul Gauguin.

About the artist

Portrait of Paul Gauguin
Artist

Paul Gauguin

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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