Te arii vahine 1896 - 1897

"Te arii vahine" ("The Royal Tahitian"), painted by Paul Gauguin in 1896-1897, depicts a Tahitian woman reclining in a lush landscape. Gauguin's vibrant colors and simplified forms, characteristic of his post-impressionist style, evoke the tropical beauty of Tahiti, where he resided for several years. The painting's composition, with the woman prominently placed in the foreground, suggests a sense of serenity and sensuality, themes that frequently appear in Gauguin's work. The title, "Te arii vahine," refers to the Tahitian woman, and the artwork is considered a significant example of Gauguin's fascination with the culture and people of the South Pacific.