About the Artwork
- Title:
- The Siesta, Paul Gauguin, 1892
- Product ID:
- RA25-00874
- Artwork Type:
- Classic Reproduction
Art Styles
Artwork Colors
- Green
- Pink
- Orange
- Peach
Description
This artwork is titled "The Siesta" by Paul Gauguin, painted in 1892. Four Polynesian women recline and converse in a shaded veranda, bathed in the vibrant hues of island life. One figure lies in a brilliant orange dress, while another in a floral blouse and wide-brimmed straw hat gazes outward. The tranquil setting merges restful postures with intense, sunlit colors and strong outlines—hallmarks of Gauguin's Modern and Cultural-Ethnic style. This composition blends everyday life with symbolic quietude. A fine art reproduction from a high-resolution photograph of the original oil painting, it captures every textural brushstroke and tropical palette, preserving the spirit of Gauguin’s Tahitian period and his emotionally resonant portrayals of indigenous life.