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The Universe is Created (L'Univers est créé)

Paul Gauguin

National Gallery of Art

The image displays swirling lines and amorphous shapes that converge in an abstract composition. White shapes resembling waves or clouds cascade across a dark background. Among the layers, there is a humanoid figure on the left, kneeling. The right side features intricate lines and shapes resembling a face and elongated limbs, adding depth and complexity to the abstract work.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1894
Medium
woodcut in tan, red-brown, red and black [trial proof]
Dimensions
4994 × 2975 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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