After my first glance, I knew something about this painting was different. Was it the subject matter? Perhaps it was the unusual use of color. Paul Gauguin’s “Tahitian Women on the Beach” is a very complex piece of art. It took quite a bit of observation on my part to pin down exactly what caused such a strong reaction. I consider myself to be quite creative, but when it comes to art, I am at a loss.
This painting features a Tahitian landscape with two women in it. The women are sitting on a beach with the ocean behind them. A dark, blue sky with very dense clouds above is in the background. While the sky suggests it would be dark outside, it appears to be a very bright day. On the ground between them are a small box, a flower, and straw.
This painting features a Tahitian landscape with two women in it. The women are sitting on a beach with the ocean behind them. A dark, blue sky with very dense clouds above is in the background. While the sky suggests it would be dark outside, it appears to be a very bright day. On the ground between them are a small box, a flower, and straw.