Mahana no atua 1894

"Mahana no atua" (Day of the God), painted in 1894 by Paul Gauguin, showcases his characteristic style of bold colors and simplified forms. The scene depicts Tahitian figures in a landscape, with a central green deity and figures in red dresses against the blue of the sea and sky. This painting exemplifies Gauguin's fascination with Polynesian culture, evident in the simplified figures and the stylized depiction of nature. The vibrant colors and bold strokes convey a sense of sensuality and a departure from traditional European artistic conventions.