Road in Tahiti by Paul Gauguin is a work capturing the luminous, poetic atmosphere of life on the island, where the artist lived in search of a more authentic dimension than the West could offer. The scene depicts a road crossing a lush landscape, bathed in warm, vibrant light. The Tahitian figures, often portrayed in simple, natural poses, appear harmoniously integrated into the tropical setting, as part of a serene and unspoilt world.
The intense, flat colours, typical of Gauguin’s Post-Impressionist style, create decorative surfaces that transform the landscape into an almost symbolic vision. The composition conveys calm and intimacy, inviting the viewer to follow the road as it disappears into the vegetation, towards a mysterious and fascinating elsewhere. The work reflects Gauguin’s desire to immortalise the spiritual and primitive essence of Polynesian life.
Unique quality material
Print on handmade Amalfi paper Sheet size: 29 x 42 cm (11.4 x 16.5 in) With frame: 31 x 44 cm (12.2 x 17.3 in) Material: artwork printed on very fine handmade Amalfi paper with deckled edges Frame: light brown beech wood and wood pulp, handmade
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