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Oviri (The Savage) [recto]

Paul Gauguin

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of an abstract and textured figure in a natural setting. The image features an abstract representation of a figure standing on the left side of the composition. The figure has exaggerated facial features and an elongated form, blending into the surrounding textured background that represents vegetation, with plant-like motifs suggested on the right. The overall color palette is muted, dominated by earthy yellow and brown tones, giving the artwork a weathered appearance. The artist's signature is visible at the bottom of the painting.

Artwork Details

Date
1894/1895
Medium
woodcut printed in brown on Japanese paper
Dimensions
3001 × 5011 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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