Vahine no te miti (1892) Laternen als ob sie die Sonne

als ob sie die Sonne selbst einfangen wollten

und seine Fähigkeit

giving them an almost human presence

This passion for the mountains is reflected in his works

where he began his career as a cartoonist before moving into advertising art

Vahine no te miti (1892) Laternen als ob sie die SonnePaul Gauguin's "Vahine no te miti" from 1892 is a fascinating example of his post impressionist phase, in which he incorporated the colors and shapes of the South Seas into his works. The painting shows a Tahitian woman sitting in a dreamlike, exotic landscape. Gauguin, who was deeply impressed by the culture and people of Tahiti, used bold colors and simplified forms to capture the essence of the island world. The composition exudes a calm, almost