Fatata te Miti
Paul Gauguin · 1892
Why it's great
Two figures, one wading and one on the beach, are near the sea in Tahiti, with a pink tree arching overhead. The title means 'near the sea.' Gauguin built the picture out of flat, bold areas of color, like a Japanese print. It's a dreamy view of paradise.
Where to see it
📍 National Gallery of ArtWashington, D.C., United States
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Three places to look for a print of this painting, from budget to museum-grade:
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Paul Gauguin was born in Paris and spent part of childhood in Peru. He worked as a stockbroker before turning to painting full-time. He lived in Brittany, in Arles with Van Gogh, and then in Tahiti and the Marquesas Islands in the South Pacific, seeking a simpler life. His flat, vivid colors influenced Picasso and Matisse.
