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Lovely hand carved frame for a lovely Gauguin Portrait. The back of the frame is velvet lined and ready to hang. The back stand-up prop has broken off, but otherwise ready to hang. Also as seen in the photos, the upper right corner back has a

small chip in the wood that is not visible from the front,’

The print itself is in fine shape under glass .

Paul Gauguin, a pivotal figure in the Post-Impressionist movement, is renowned for his bold use of color and symbolic imagery, particularly his depictions of Tahitian life. He first traveled to Tahiti in 1891, seeking an escape from European civilization and a return to a more primitive, spiritual existence. His art from this period is characterized by flat planes of color, simplified forms, and a profound engagement with the local culture and mythology.

>"Eu haere ia oe (Where are you going?)" was painted in 1893 during Gauguin's first stay in Tahiti. The painting depicts a Tahitian woman holding a fruit, with another figure in the background, set against a lush, tropical landscape. This work exemplifies Gauguin's mature style, blending observation with imagination to create evocative and often enigmatic scenes that explore themes of nature, spirituality, and the exotic.