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Te Faruru (They are Making Love Here)

Paul Gauguin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the full body of a person seated in a crouching position, with one knee raised and the other bent beneath them. Their face is mostly shrouded in dark shades, with bold lines and shadowing. The person is holding a bowl or similar object. Their hair blends into swirling lines around them. The individual wears clothing with a red accent, possibly a wrap around the lower body. In the background, there is another figure with long flowing hair outlined by intricate patterns of swirls and lines. There is text that reads "TE FARURU" and "190." The image has a textured, artistic appearance with a mix of light and dark areas, suggesting it was created on a colored surface.

Artwork Details

Date
1894/1895
Medium
color woodcut
Dimensions
3112 × 5225 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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