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The Moon and the Earth, 1893 (oil on burlap)
3700870 The Moon and the Earth, 1893 (oil on burlap) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); 114.3A--62.6 cm; Museum of Modern Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Reo tahiti: Hina Tefatou;
In Polynesian mythology, Hina, the female spirit of the Moon, implores Fatou, the male spirit of the Earth, to grant humans eternal life which Fatou resolutely denies. ); French, out of copyright
Media ID 22971574
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Back Back View Dispute Earth Exotic French Polynesia Hina Polynesia Polynesian Pool Post Impressionism Primitive Primitivism Quarrel Spirit Spiritual Spirituality Stylised Tahiti Tahitian Tropical Fatu Post Impressionist
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This print showcases Paul Gauguin's masterpiece, "The Moon and the Earth" painted in 1893. The oil on burlap artwork, measuring 114.3A--62.6 cm, is housed at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. Gauguin's painting depicts a mythical scene from Polynesian folklore, where Hina, the female spirit of the Moon, pleads with Fatou, the male spirit of the Earth. Hina beseeches Fatou to grant humans eternal life; however, he steadfastly denies her request. The image captures a powerful moment frozen in time as two spiritual beings engage in a heated quarrel amidst a stunning landscape. With their backs turned towards us, we witness their dispute unfold against a backdrop of lush vegetation and flowing rivers. Gauguin's post-impressionist style infuses this primitive setting with exoticism and spirituality. The artist skillfully portrays Hina as an ethereal goddess while highlighting the raw beauty of French Polynesia. "The Moon and the Earth" invites viewers into an otherworldly realm where mythological worship intertwines with nature itself. Through his stylized brushwork and use of vibrant colors, Gauguin transports us to Tahiti—a tropical paradise brimming with mystique. This print allows art enthusiasts to appreciate Gauguin's mastery up close while immersing themselves in this mesmerizing tale from ancient Polynesian mythology.
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