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Te Arii Vahine (Lady of Royal Blood)

Paul Gauguin

National Gallery of Art

The artwork features a reclining figure, lying on their side with their head propped up on one hand and the other arm resting across their body. The facial features are stylized, with dark shading around the eyes and mouth, and short hair. The figure is draped in a cloth with floral patterns, lying on a surface with floral motifs. There are no visible jewelry or objects. The background includes abstract, cloud-like forms and floral patterns, with the initials "P.G." in the upper left corner.

Artwork Details

Date
1898-1899
Medium
woodcut on japan paper, adhered along top and bottom edges to mount
Dimensions
4928 × 2933 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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