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Where Do We Come From - What Are We? - Where Are We Going?, 1936. Artist: Paul Gauguin
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Where Do We Come From - What Are We? - Where Are We Going?, 1936. Artist: Paul Gauguin
Where Do We Come From - What Are We? - Where Are We Going?, 1897 located at Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. 1936. From Paul Gauguins Intimate Journals. [Crown Publishers, New York, 1936]
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This print captures Paul Gauguin's iconic masterpiece "Where Do We Come From - What Are We? - Where Are We Going?" painted in 1897. Displayed at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, Massachusetts, this artwork showcases Gauguin's exploration of existential questions through vibrant colors and symbolic imagery. Gauguin, a French post-impressionist artist, found inspiration in his travels to French Polynesia. In this painting, he depicts a group of people from Tahiti engaged in various activities that represent different stages of life and spiritual contemplation. The figures are adorned with traditional clothing and loincloths while surrounded by lush tropical scenery. The composition is filled with rich symbolism as Gauguin explores themes of religion, mythology, and the human condition. The presence of deities and idols suggests a connection between spirituality and everyday life. Fruits scattered throughout the scene symbolize fertility and abundance. Gauguin's use of color is strikingly bold; vibrant blues contrast with warm earth tones to create an exotic atmosphere that transports viewers to the Windward Islands. His loose brushstrokes reflect his impressionistic style while also hinting at his later experimentation with primitivism. "Where Do We Come From - What Are We? - Where Are We Going?" remains one of Gauguin's most renowned works due to its thought-provoking subject matter and masterful execution. It invites viewers to contemplate their own existence while immersing themselves in the beauty and mystery of Tahitian culture.
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