Woman Picking Fruit and Oviri 1895 - 1896

"Woman Picking Fruit and Oviri" is a wood-engraving created by Paul Gauguin in 1895-96. This work showcases Gauguin’s distinct artistic style, characterized by bold, simplified forms and vibrant colors. The subject matter, depicting a Tahitian woman picking fruit and the figure of Oviri, a powerful Tahitian warrior, exemplifies Gauguin’s fascination with the culture and people of Tahiti, where he spent much of his later life. This artwork is a prime example of Gauguin's exploration of primitivism and his departure from European artistic conventions.