Manao Tupapau (She is Haunted by a Spirit)

Französische Grafik 1893–1895, 1894

This is a painting of fruit arranged in a bowl. The painting presents a large, abstract depiction of fruit, most prominently resembling bananas, sitting in an oval-shaped dish. The majority of the color palette consists of deep blacks, earthy browns, and vivid yellows. The style is bold with an emphasis on strong color contrast and prominent outlines, enhancing the shapes and forms within the image. The use of highlights and shadows suggests a light source coming from above, adding dimensionality to the composition.
Artist
Französische Grafik 1893–1895
Date
1894
Type
Print
Medium
color woodcut on Japan paper
Dimensions
20.5 × 35.5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting of fruit arranged in a bowl. The painting presents a large, abstract depiction of fruit, most prominently resembling bananas, sitting in an oval-shaped dish. The majority of the color palette consists of deep blacks, earthy browns, and vivid yellows. The style is bold with an emphasis on strong color contrast and prominent outlines, enhancing the shapes and forms within the image. The use of highlights and shadows suggests a light source coming from above, adding dimensionality to the composition.

Französische Grafik 1893–1895