Hina 1891 - 1893

"Hina" is a woodcut created by Paul Gauguin in 1891-1893. The print depicts a Tahitian woman, Hina, a figure from Polynesian mythology, standing with her arms outstretched, holding a flower in one hand. Gauguin’s bold, simplified forms and black and white palette, inspired by traditional Polynesian art, give the image a striking and expressive quality. This woodcut is part of a larger series of prints, "Noa Noa," that Gauguin created while living in Tahiti. The image, currently located at the Art Institute of Chicago, is an example of Gauguin’s interest in exploring the art and culture of the South Pacific.