Te arii vahine—opoi (Woman with Mangos—Tired), from the Suite of Late Wood-Block Prints by Paul Gauguin

Te arii vahine—opoi (Woman with Mangos—Tired), from the Suite of Late Wood-Block Prints 1898 - 1899

drawing, print, paper

drawing

toned paper

ink drawing

mechanical pen drawing

print

pen sketch

paper

personal sketchbook

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

france

sketchbook drawing

storyboard and sketchbook work

sketchbook art

"Te arii vahine—opoi (Woman with Mangos—Tired)" is a woodblock print created by Paul Gauguin in 1898-1899. The piece depicts a Tahitian woman reclining with a somber expression, surrounded by stylized floral patterns and a ghostly figure in the background. This work is part of a series of late prints by Gauguin, showcasing his fascination with Polynesian culture and motifs. The image is both alluring and enigmatic, drawing viewers into the artist's unique visual world.