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Death in Tahiti: Gauguin’s “Spirit of the Dead Watching”

Paul Gauguin made many paintings in his beloved Tahiti — but one stands out above the rest for its fixation on Tahitian death beliefs
Posted on October 5, 2014 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Artist Paul Gauguin (1848-1903) fell in love with Tahiti. A native Parisian, the painter’s productivity thrived in a setting that provided an otherwise unimaginable landscape filled with inspiration. What makes his oeuvre unique is not only its integral role in … Continue reading →

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