← Gauguin, Paul

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.

Te Po (The Long Night)

Gauguin, Paul · French

1894/1895

Medium
color woodcut
Classification
Print
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.

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Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).

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