Maruru 1894 - 1895

paulgauguin

print, woodcut

print

pen illustration

landscape

caricature

figuration

woodcut

surrealism

mythology

symbolism

post-impressionism

indigenous-americas

"Maruru" is a wood-cut print created by Paul Gauguin in 1894-1895. Gauguin, a French post-impressionist painter, is known for his depictions of Polynesian culture, seen here in the figures and landscape. The print is characterized by its striking use of black and white, highlighting the bold outlines and forms. The composition is a dynamic and expressive representation of the Tahitian landscape and its people, showcasing Gauguin's fascination with the culture and its artistic traditions.