Art and Art History Collection (Saskia)

Tahitian Women at the Beach

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Publisher

Saskia, Ltd., Cultural Documentation

Time Period

1891

Abstract

Gauguin's art has all the appearance of a flight from civilization, of a search for new ways of life, more primitive, more real and more sincere. His break away from a solid middle-class world, abandoning family, children and job, his refusal to accept easy glory and easy gain are the best-known aspects of Gauguin's fascinating life and personality. This picture, also known as Two women on the beach, was painted in 1891, shortly after Gauguin's arrival in Tahiti. During his first stay there (he was to leave in 1893, only to return in 1895 and remain until his death), Gauguin discovered primitive art, with its flat forms and the violent colors belonging to an untamed nature.

Keywords

Paris, France, Tahiti, Style: French Post-Impressionist, School: Post-Impressionist, Movement: Post-Impressionism, French, Painting;, Painting

Alt Text

Two women are seated on a yellow surface, one holding a small object and the other resting her hand on a red pillow with white patterns. The background features a dark landscape with greenery.

Geographic Location

Paris (France); Tahiti

Rights

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Media Type

Paintings; Pictures

Identifier

A01-PFF0330

Tahitian Women at the Beach

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