Nave nave fenua (Delightful Land), from the Noa Noa Suite 1893 - 1894

"Nave nave fenua (Delightful Land)" is a woodcut from Paul Gauguin's "Noa Noa" suite, created between 1893 and 1894. It depicts a Tahitian woman standing in a lush tropical landscape, her silhouette stark against the vibrant colors of the foliage. The bold, simplified lines and the use of flat areas of color are characteristic of Gauguin's Symbolist style, inspired by the art of the indigenous peoples of Oceania. The artwork is a powerful example of Gauguin's fascination with the exotic and the primitive, and his desire to create an art that was both beautiful and meaningful. The artwork is part of the The Art Institute of Chicago's permanent collection.