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Two Tahitians Gathering Fruit [recto]

Paul Gauguin

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two individuals from the midsection upwards. One person faces forward, while the other has their back turned towards the viewer, both appearing to be engaged in an activity reaching or holding something above them. The person facing forward has their head slightly tilted, with prominent cheekbones and a serene expression. Their hair is long and flows past their shoulders. The other individual has long, dark hair cascading over their back. Both individuals seem to be wearing minimal clothing with loose fabric covering their bodies. The first person is wearing a circular earring in one ear. The background is abstract with textured, earthy tones, framing the figures without any distinct scenery.

Artwork Details

Date
1899/1900
Medium
traced monotype, printed twice, in brown and ocher on wove paper
Dimensions
3765 × 4505 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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