Two Standing Tahitian Women 1894

"Two Standing Tahitian Women" is a charcoal and watercolor drawing created by Paul Gauguin in 1894. The artwork depicts two Tahitian women, one clothed and one nude, standing against a background of dark foliage. Gauguin was fascinated by the culture and beauty of Tahiti, which he visited in 1891. His work often explored themes of exoticism and primitivism, with this piece being a fine example. Gauguin's signature is visible in the lower left corner of the drawing. Currently, the artwork is part of the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.