Parau Parau 1892

"Parau Parau" is a painting completed by Paul Gauguin in 1892. It portrays a scene with Tahitian women in a lush landscape with a native hut in the background. The painting exemplifies Gauguin's fascination with the South Pacific culture and his desire to escape Western civilization, seeking inspiration in the simplicity and beauty of Tahitian life. He applied vivid colors, flat planes, and a distinctive use of outlines, characteristic of his expressive Post-Impressionist style.