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Te Po (The Long Night)

Paul Gauguin

National Gallery of Art

The image features fluid, swirling lines and shapes forming an abstract composition. At the top left is a circular shape with radiating lines. Below is a figure enveloped by flowing lines resembling a river. To the right are three standing figures. A small circular shape emitting wispy lines is at the bottom right. The word "TE PO" is inscribed near the bottom left.

Artwork Details

Date
1894, printed 1921
Medium
woodcut on China paper
Dimensions
5118 × 3176 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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