Maruru (Thank You)

Paul Gauguin

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an abstract landscape scene with figures. The composition features stylized figures and natural elements, depicted in a way that draws inspiration from symbolic and indigenous art. The foreground includes abstract figures in different positions surrounded by elements representing vegetation and mountains. The color scheme is monochromatic in black and white, highlighting texture and contrast created by lines and patterns. The scene conveys a harmonious narrative, showcasing a cultural depiction or a mythological tale.