The Meal (The Bananas) by Paul Gauguin. Three Tahitian youths are seated behind a table laden with a bowl of water, citrus fruit, and a large bunch of red bananas.

The Meal (The Bananas)

Paul Gauguin

1891 · Paper, Oil Paint

A vibrant, post-impressionist scene of a daily meal in Tahiti by Paul Gauguin.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character with softened warm notes — gives the room a clear visual center.

Often works in
Living Room · Dining Room · Kitchen
Placement
Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
Walls
Best with clear wall contrast
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Warm beige

About the piece

Painted in 1891 during his first transformative journey to Tahiti, this work exemplifies Paul Gauguin’s radical break from Western naturalism. The composition centers on three young figures seated in quiet contemplation behind a still life of tropical fruits, rendered in the artist's iconic style of bold outlines and saturated, symbolic color.