The Messengers of Oro 1893

"The Messengers of Oro" is a watercolor painting by Paul Gauguin, created in 1893. This artwork is a representation of Gauguin's fascination with Polynesian culture during his time in Tahiti. The painting features several figures, primarily women, in a landscape with vibrant colors and simplified forms. Gauguin's signature style is evident in the use of flat planes of color, bold outlines, and simplified, almost symbolic representations of the figures. The painting evokes a sense of mystery and spirituality, a hallmark of Gauguin's later work.