Artwork preview

Te Faruru (They are Making Love Here)

Paul Gauguin

National Gallery of Art

The image portrays a person seated in a crouched position, embracing an infant. The person's head is slightly bowed, with eyes closed. The individual's hair falls to the right side, and they wear minimal clothing with a red fabric around their waist. The background is textured with lines indicating movement or wind. In the upper right corner, there are inscriptions and a plant-like design. The color scheme consists of warm earthy tones.

Artwork Details

Date
1894/1895
Medium
color woodcut
Dimensions
2997 × 5158 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original