About the Artwork
- Title:
- Arii Matamoe by Paul Gauguin, 1892
- Product ID:
- RA25-00868
- Artwork Type:
- Classic Reproduction
Art Styles
Artwork Colors
- Dark Blue
- Brown
- Maroon
- Pink
Description
This artwork is titled "Arii Matamoe" by Paul Gauguin, painted in 1892. Meaning “The Royal End” or “The Noble Death,” the painting features a decapitated head resting on a white cloth, symbolizing both literal death and spiritual transformation. Set against a Tahitian interior layered with symbolic figures, masks, and tropical patterns, Gauguin weaves Polynesian cultural references with dreamlike distortion and intense color. Deep reds, purples, and jungle greens frame the haunting central image, evoking both ritual and mystery. This fine art reproduction comes from a high-resolution source of the original painting, capturing its raw emotion and rich cultural complexity for modern display.