Manao Tupapau (She is Haunted by a Spirit)

Paul Gauguin

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of fruit arranged in a bowl. The painting presents a large, abstract depiction of fruit, most prominently resembling bananas, sitting in an oval-shaped dish. The majority of the color palette consists of deep blacks, earthy browns, and vivid yellows. The style is bold with an emphasis on strong color contrast and prominent outlines, enhancing the shapes and forms within the image. The use of highlights and shadows suggests a light source coming from above, adding dimensionality to the composition.