Manao Tupapau (She is Haunted by a Spirit)

Paul Gauguin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person lying in a curled position, with their head resting on their forearms and knees drawn up towards their chest. Their facial features are minimalistic, with simple lines. The person has short, closely cropped hair and is wearing form-fitting clothing. In the background, there are abstract patterns and another figure sitting upright, with dark and light contrasting sections. Engraved text and patterns are also present in the background.