About the Artwork
- Title:
- Polynesian Woman with Children, Paul Gauguin, 1901
- Product ID:
- RA25-00871
- Artwork Type:
- Classic Reproduction
Art Styles
Artwork Colors
- Blue
- Green
- Peach
- Salmon
Description
This artwork is titled "Polynesian Woman with Children" by Paul Gauguin, painted in 1901. A serene domestic scene unfolds with a seated Polynesian woman dressed in deep blue, holding a young, semi-nude child with a vivid orange sarong, while an older girl in a frilled pink dress clutches a cat. Gauguin’s use of expressive, flattened color and simplified forms reveals his Modern and Cultural-Ethnic influences, while preserving a deeply Figurative narrative. The earthy skin tones contrast with the bold clothing and background hues, blending the personal with the exotic. This fine art reproduction is rendered from a high-resolution capture of the original oil painting, preserving every detail and brushstroke for those drawn to both intimate portraiture and the unique stylistic touch of Gauguin’s later Tahitian works.