Paul Gauguin Women Of Tahiti

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The painting “Women of Tahiti” by Paul Gauguin grabbed my attention because it makes me feel like I’m at the beach with them. This painting was created in 1891 with oil on canvas. Gauguin’s work displays the atmosphere of Tahiti. The painting first caught my eye with the bright vivid colors. After that my attention was drawled to the women. Leaving me with the feeling that I’m on the beach with them.
Gauguin usage of warm hues creates the feeling of warmth. The colors pink and red and white symbolizes maturity and innocents. Since the painting was created in the post-impressionism era; Gauguin distorted reality in the left women hand and foot for expressive effects. The usages of bold colors create a feeling of a tropical oasis. The white lines

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