The Invocation by Paul Gauguin. A group of Tahitian women are depicted in a vibrant landscape, with a central nude figure raising her arms towards the sky.

The Invocation

Paul Gauguin

1903 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A vibrant and evocative scene by Paul Gauguin, featuring a central figure in a pose of ritualistic invocation amidst a lush Polynesian landscape.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character with warm, lived-in color — gives the room a clear visual center.

Often works in
Living Room · Study · Bedroom
Placement
Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
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Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Soft gray, Charcoal black, Rich brown

About the piece

Painted in 1903 during his final years in the Marquesas Islands, Paul Gauguin’s 'The Invocation' showcases his signature Post-Impressionist style. The work features a group of women in a dreamlike landscape of deep pinks and lush greens, centered around a nude figure in a spiritual gesture, reflecting the artist's fascination with non-Western mythology. This late masterpiece demonstrates Gauguin's mastery of color and his quest to capture the spiritual essence of his surroundings.

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