Te raau rahi 1891

"Te raau rahi" (The Big Tree) was painted by Paul Gauguin in 1891 during his time in Tahiti. This Post-Impressionist landscape features a lush, tropical scene with vibrant colors and bold brushstrokes characteristic of Gauguin's style. The composition is centered around a large tree and features Tahitian figures in the foreground, exemplifying Gauguin's fascination with the culture and nature of the South Pacific. This painting is a prime example of Gauguin's artistic exploration of the exotic and his rejection of the conventions of European art.