The month of Maria 1899

"The Month of Maria" is a painting by Paul Gauguin from 1899. It depicts a Tahitian woman, Maria, standing against a backdrop of lush greenery with pink flowers. The woman holds a bouquet of flowers, symbolizing the beauty and sensuality of the Tahitian culture. The painting is characterized by Gauguin's use of bold, flat colors, which contribute to its strong sense of tranquility and evokes a feeling of tropical serenity. The painting, currently housed in the Hermitage Museum, is a prime example of Gauguin's fascination with the Tahitian people and culture, which he explored in his art during his exile there.