The Sacred Mountain (Parahi Te Marae) by Paul Gauguin. A vibrant landscape featuring a golden-yellow hill in the foreground, a dark mountain peak behind it, and stylized purple flowers and a decorative wooden fence in the lower foreground.

The Sacred Mountain (Parahi Te Marae)

Paul Gauguin

1892 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A masterpiece of Gauguin’s Tahitian period, this work uses a bold, symbolic palette to depict a sacred landscape.

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Where it works

A substantial artwork with a strong pulse in a warmer tonal register — holds its place without needing much around it.

Often works in
Living Room · Dining Room · Office
Placement
Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
Walls
Best with clear wall contrast
Color notes
Soft yellow, Charcoal black, Soft gray

About the piece

Painted in 1892 during Paul Gauguin's first stay in Tahiti, 'The Sacred Mountain (Parahi Te Marae)' showcases the artist’s transition toward Cloisonnism, characterized by bold areas of flat color and dark outlines. The composition centers on a golden hill under a blue-violet sky, framed by vibrant flora and a traditional Polynesian fence, reflecting the artist's fascination with Tahitian spiritual life and the island's lush natural beauty.

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