Tehamana Has Many Parents (Merahi metua no Tehamana) by Paul Gauguin. A portrait of a Tahitian woman wearing a blue-and-white striped dress and holding a fan, set against a background of ancient glyphs.

Tehamana Has Many Parents (Merahi metua no Tehamana)

Paul Gauguin

1893 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An iconic Post-Impressionist portrait by Paul Gauguin, depicting his Tahitian wife Tehamana amidst symbolic motifs.

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Where it works

A substantial, grounding work in walnut and cognac tones — anchors the wall with steady presence.

Often works in
Living Room · Study · Bedroom
Placement
Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
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Benefits from a distinct wall tone
Color notes
Rich brown, Olive green, Charcoal black

About the piece

Painted in 1893 during Paul Gauguin's first stay in Tahiti, this portrait of Tehamana captures a complex intersection of cultures. The sitter wears a high-collared missionary dress, yet is surrounded by symbols of her heritage, including ancient Rapa Nui glyphs and a sculpted figure in the background. Gauguin's signature use of flat planes of color and bold patterns makes this a striking statement piece.

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