Annah the Javanese


size(cm): 55x35
Price:
Sale price$200.00 USD

Description

Paul Gauguin's Annah La Javanese painting is a masterpiece of Post-Impressionist art that has captivated art lovers for more than a century. This artwork is one of the most famous by the French artist and is known for its unique artistic style, impressive composition, and vibrant use of color.

The painting depicts a young Javanese woman sitting on a chair, with a serene expression on her face. The figure of the woman is surrounded by an exotic landscape, with trees and tropical plants that create a magical and mysterious atmosphere. The composition of the painting is impressive, with the figure of the woman at the center of the image and the landscape that surrounds her creating a perfect frame for her beauty.

Gauguin's artistic style is unique and is characterized by his use of simplified forms and bright colours. In Annah La Javanese, the artist uses a palette of vibrant and saturated colors, which create a sensation of exoticism and mystery. Warm tones of yellow, orange and red combine with cool tones of blue and green to create an image that is both vibrant and harmonious.

The history of painting is fascinating and little known. Gauguin painted Annah La Javanese in 1893, during his stay in Tahiti. The model for the painting was a young Javanese woman named Annah, who worked as a maid in Gauguin's household. The painting was sold shortly after it was created and has passed through several hands before reaching its current location at the National Gallery of Art in Washington.

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