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Two Tahitians Gathering Fruit [verso]

Paul Gauguin

National Gallery of Art

In this drawing, we see the upper bodies of two individuals. The person on the left is shown from the back, with their head turned slightly to the left, reaching upwards with one arm, grasping a branch with leaves and fruit. Their hair is of medium length and appears wavy, draped down the nape of the neck. The individual is wearing a draped garment that exposes the back and shoulder. Their arm has a band with a pattern. The person on the right is nearly in profile, facing the viewer, with long straight hair tucked behind the ear, where a circular earring is visible. The person also wears a draped garment, and their face is calm and focused. Both individuals are surrounded by stylized leaves and fruit, creating an organic and naturalistic background. The overall background is light with subtle shades, which allows the figures and the foliage to stand out prominently.

Artwork Details

Date
1899/1900
Medium
graphite and blue colored pencil on wove paper
Dimensions
3665 × 4406 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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