Te Faruru (They are Making Love Here) (1894-1895)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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Welcome to our exploration of Paul Gauguin's striking woodcut print, "Te Faruru (They are Making Love Here)" crafted between 1894 and 1895. This artwork offers a fascinating glimpse into Gauguin's impressions of the Tahitian landscapes and culture, which he deeply immersed himself in during the latter part of his career.The print illustrates an intimate moment set against a backdrop of dramatic contrasts and bold, expressive lines characteristic of Gauguin’s later works. “Te Faruru” features two figures engaged in a tender embrace, their forms stylized and abstracted in a manner that emphasizes the emotional rather than the physical aspects of their interaction. The scene is enveloped in a sense of serenity and the profound connection between the couple.Particularly noteworthy is the use of dark and light contrasts, which vividly accentuates the figures against the stylized natural elements suggestive of the Tahitian environment. Gauguin's interest in the spiritual and emotional life of the Tahitians is rendered through a powerful visual language that combines the abstract with the representational.This print not only highlights Gauguin's unique approach to printmaking but also enriches our understanding of his complex views on exoticism, spirituality, and culture.
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Eugène Henri Paul Gauguin was a French Post-Impressionist artist. Unappreciated until after his death, Gauguin is now recognized for his experimental use of color and Synthetist style that were distinct from Impressionism. Toward the end of his life, he spent ten years in French Polynesia. The paintings from this time depict people or landscapes from that region.