Tahitian Women on the Beach
Tahitian Women on the Beach (French: Femmes de Tahiti) is an 1891 painting by the French artist Paul Gauguin.[1] The painting depicts two women on the Pacific island of Tahiti on the beach. This piece is one of a multitude by Gauguin depicting Tahiti and its native population. It also holds characteristics that are typical of Gauguin's works, including cloisonnism, symbolism, and primitivism. [insert cited work here]
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| Artist | Paul Gauguin |
| Year | 1891 |
| Medium | oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 69 cm × 91 cm (27.2 in × 35.8 in) |
| Location | Musée d'Orsay, Paris |
The painting is currently in the collection of the Musée d'Orsay, located in Paris, France.
See Also
Parau api, (Two Women of Tahiti) 1892, oil on canvas, 67 x 91 cm, Galerie Neue Meister
References
- "Femmes de Tahiti". musée d'Orsay. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
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