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The Large Tree, 1891 (oil on fabric)
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The Large Tree, 1891 (oil on fabric)
499875 The Large Tree, 1891 (oil on fabric)
by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); 92.39x112.71 (framed) 74x92.8 (unframed) cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Disgusted with the materialism of European society, Gauguin abandoned his family and career as a stockbroker and departed for Tahiti in 1891. This canvas is among the first paintings he completed on the island. Its rich colours and stylized figures were intended to be both symbolic and mysterious, evoking private thoughts and emotions. " I obtain symphonies, " he wrote, " harmonies that represent nothing real in the absolute sense of the word."
); Gift of Barbara Ginn Griesinger; French, out of copyright
Media ID 23180032
© Gift of Barbara Ginn Griesinger / Bridgeman Images
Marquesas Islands Shade Tahiti Tahitian
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The Large Tree, 1891
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is a captivating oil painting by Paul Gauguin that showcases his departure from European society and immersion into the enchanting world of Tahiti. This artwork, now housed in the Cleveland Museum of Art, Ohio, USA, was one of Gauguin's earliest creations on the island. Gauguin's disillusionment with materialism led him to abandon his family and stockbroker career in pursuit of a more meaningful existence. In this canvas, he skillfully employs rich colors and stylized figures to convey both symbolism and mystery. The painting invites viewers to delve into their own private thoughts and emotions as they explore its depths. The artist himself described his work as "symphonies" and "harmonies" representing something beyond reality itself. Through this piece, Gauguin sought to transcend the tangible world and evoke a sense of wonder within those who beheld it. "The Large Tree" transports us to an idyllic Tahitian village where a majestic tree provides comforting shade for its inhabitants. It captures the essence of c19th Tahiti with its vibrant depiction of nature intertwined with human life. This print from Fine Art Finder allows us to appreciate Gauguin's mastery even if we are unable to see the original painting in person. It serves as a reminder of how art can transport us across time and space while evoking profound emotions within our souls.
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