Maria met kind en vrouw met gevouwen handen 1894

"Maria met kind en vrouw met gevouwen handen" (Maria with Child and Woman with Folded Hands), a 1894 work by Paul Gauguin, depicts three figures in a Tahitian landscape. The central figure, a woman in a pink dress, stands with her hands folded in prayer, while a child stands behind her, seemingly leaning on her back. In the foreground, a Tahitian woman stands with a child. Gauguin's work is known for its bold colors, simplified forms, and exploration of the Tahitian culture. This artwork is a testament to Gauguin's fascination with the exotic and his attempt to capture the essence of the Tahitian people. The use of watercolor allows for soft, dreamlike quality of the imagery, adding to the mysterious nature of the scene.