The Yellow Christ (recto), Female Bather Wading through a Brook c. 1889

"The Yellow Christ" is a watercolor painting by Paul Gauguin, created around 1889. This artwork is characterized by Gauguin's distinctive use of color and simplified forms. The painting depicts a yellow-toned figure of Christ on a cross, with a figure kneeling in adoration at the foot of the cross. The painting is notable for its use of vibrant colors, especially yellow, which Gauguin used to emphasize the spiritual power of Christ. The painting exemplifies Gauguin's interest in religious themes, primitive art, and the beauty of the natural world.