Tahitian Women Bathing
The Met
Artist: Paul Gauguin(French, Paris 1848–1903 Atuona, Hiva Oa, Marquesas Islands)
Date: 1892
Department: Robert Lehman Collection
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on paper, laid down on canvas
Dimensions: 43 3/4 x 35 1/8 in
Credit Line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A painting of three women in a vibrant landscape, with a nude woman in the center arranging her dark hair.
Detailed Description
The painting depicts three figures, likely women, in a vibrant, somewhat abstract landscape. The central figure is a nude woman, seen from behind, standing with her back to the viewer. Her skin is a warm orange-brown. She has long, dark, almost black hair, which she appears to be gathering or braiding with both hands raised to the back of her head. Her body is full-figured, with visible buttocks and legs. She stands on a patch of bright green ground, where a red cloth with yellow patterns lies at her feet. To the right of the central figure, another figure sits on the ground, also seen from behind. This figure has a similar skin tone and dark hair, tied in a braid or ponytail. They are partially clothed in a dark blue garment with white and light blue patterns, possibly a skirt or sarong, which covers their lower body and extends around their waist. To the left and slightly behind the central figure, a third figure is partially visible, reclining or lying down. Only their head and upper torso are seen, with dark skin and dark hair. Their face is in profile, looking towards the left. The background consists of broad, flat areas of color. Behind the central figure, a dark blue area suggests water or a distant landscape, with some lighter blue and white wavy patterns. To the left, a lighter green area transitions into a darker green at the top. The ground beneath the figures is a bright, flat green. The overall style is characterized by bold outlines and flat areas of color. A signature "P. Gauguin" is visible in the bottom right corner.
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