Noa Noa
1894
Step into Paul Gauguin's dreamlike Tahitian world, where bold, carved lines and striking red loincloths bring a mysterious forest scene to life. The strange, cloud-like shape at the top actually spells out 'Noa Noa,' the title of a manuscript Gauguin wrote to explain his exotic paintings to a confused French audience. Created as a woodcut print, the rough, textured look was totally intentional—Gauguin wanted to capture what he felt was the raw, primitive soul of the island, blending reality with his own wild imagination.
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