
Te Po (The Long Night)
Gauguin, Paul · French
1894/1895
- Medium
- color woodcut
- Classification
- Period
- 1876 to 1900
- Image size
- 5092 × 2975px
Description
The image shows flowing lines and shapes arranged in an abstract composition. There is a rounded form at the top left with elongated, undulating shapes radiating from it. Below are curved lines and irregular areas of color, suggesting hills or clouds. A bright yellow band runs through the center. A small, intricate circle with flame-like patterns is present below the yellow band. The lines also form figures seated facing left. The inscription "TE PO" is at the bottom left of the image.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).