Te Po, The God of the Night

Paul Gauguin 1848 - 1903

Summary

Figures apparently in mourning beside a body in white. The figure in white is lying from right to left, the mourners in a group of three to the right. There is a candle beside the body at bottom centre right. A circular object with tear shapes surrounding it is at the top left corner.

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Te Po, The God of the Night 1921 Paul gaughin 1848-1903 Woodcut This print is from the Na Noa suite of ten woodcuts, illustrating Gaughins' account of his days in Tahiti. The knots and grain possibly inspired the composition, and a range of marks have been made: thick gouging on the shroud appears like veins where part of the surface remains, and light scratches make a feature of the grain. Gift of Mr. Eric C Gregory 1946.60