Paul Gauguin

Nave nave fenua (Delightful Land), from the Noa Noa Suite

1893–94
Wood-block print, printed twice in yellow ocher and black inks, over a yellow ink tone block, and stenciled red oil medium, on cream Japanese paper discolored to a grayish tone
35.9 × 20.7 cm (14.1 × 8.1 in)

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