A Maori Woman in a Forest; Manao Tupapau (She is Haunted by a Spirit) 1894 - 1895

"A Maori Woman in a Forest; Manao Tupapau (She is Haunted by a Spirit)" is a woodblock print by the French Post-Impressionist artist Paul Gauguin, created between 1894 and 1895. The artwork depicts a Maori woman in a forest, seemingly haunted by a spirit. The simplified lines and bold colors characteristic of Gauguin's style create a sense of mystery and otherworldliness. The print is a powerful testament to Gauguin's fascination with the Polynesian culture and its spiritual beliefs. It is a striking example of Gauguin's artistic journey to explore and express the exotic and the primitive.