Te Po (The Long Night)

Paul Gauguin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows flowing lines and shapes arranged in an abstract composition. There is a rounded form at the top left with elongated, undulating shapes radiating from it. Below are curved lines and irregular areas of color, suggesting hills or clouds. A bright yellow band runs through the center. A small, intricate circle with flame-like patterns is present below the yellow band. The lines also form figures seated facing left. The inscription "TE PO" is at the bottom left of the image.