Noanoa Pl.40
Paul Gauguin created this lush, tropical scene for his famous 'Noa Noa' manuscript, a project he dreamed up to explain his Tahitian paintings to a confused Parisian art world. 'Noa Noa' translates to 'fragrant' in Tahitian, and this piece captures that exotic atmosphere with vibrant washes of green foliage and a deep blue sky. You can spot a humble hut with a reddish roof nestled in the landscape, hinting at the simple life Gauguin was so desperate to romanticize. The original manuscript, filled with these dreamy illustrations, now rests in the Louvre, serving as a visual diary of his escape from civilization.
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