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Apatarao, 1892-1895. Creator: Gauguin, Paul Eugéne Henri (1848-1903)
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Apatarao, 1892-1895. Creator: Gauguin, Paul Eugéne Henri (1848-1903)
Apatarao, 1892-1895. Found in the collection of the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
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Beauty Cloisonism Dream Dreams Gauguin Idyll Impressionists Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek Paradise Paul Eugene Henri 1848 1903 Polynesia Postimpressionism South Pacific Sun Light Tahiti Tahitians Valley
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Apatarao, painted by the Post-Impressionist master Paul Gauguin between 1892 and 1895, is a captivating oil on canvas work currently housed in the esteemed collection of the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen, Denmark. This iconic painting, a testament to Gauguin's exploration of Cloisonnism and Synthetism, invites viewers to immerse themselves in the dreamlike beauty of Tahitian paradise. Gauguin's use of vibrant colors and bold, distinct shapes creates a sense of otherworldly idyll, as if transporting us to a far-off land bathed in the golden light of the sun. The painting's title, Apatarao, is believed to be derived from a Tahitian word meaning 'the place of the gods.' In the center of the composition, a serene landscape unfolds, with lush, pink-hued flowers cascading down the verdant valley, their petals seemingly suspended in time. The Tahitian people, depicted in the foreground, are lost in their own thoughts, their peaceful expressions hinting at dreams and reverie. Gauguin's Apatarao is not just a painting; it is a poetic ode to the allure of the South Pacific, a place where the line between reality and fantasy blurs, and where the beauty of nature and the human spirit converge. With its rich, textured brushstrokes and evocative use of color, this masterpiece continues to inspire and captivate art lovers around the world.
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