The Hibiscus Tree — Paul Gauguin Fine Art Poster
The Hibiscus Tree — Paul Gauguin Fine Art Poster
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The Story in the Margin
The burao, or Hibiscus tiliaceus, is a fast-growing tree found throughout Tahiti, its fibrous bark traditionally used by Polynesians for cordage and its broad leaves and yellow flowers a common sight across the island. Paul Gauguin, who painted the Tahitian landscape extensively during his two stays on the island between 1891 and his death in 1903, used Tahitian-language titles for many of his works as part of his effort to root his art in the culture and vocabulary of the place, rather than presenting it through a purely European lens. "Te burao" reflects that landscape interest, rendered in his mature style of bold outline and flattened, saturated color.
Printed with archival giclée inks on smooth, acid-free 220 gsm gallery-grade fine-art paper; available in multiple sizes.
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My daughter picked this out and she has better taste than I do. It captures The Hibiscus Tree well enough that I stopped looking for a better one. The seller answered a sizing question the same afternoon. Very happy with the purchase…
I was nervous about ordering art online and this went smoothly. I would recommend it to a friend.
It looks like something out of a museum shop, in the best possible way. The brushwork in The Hibiscus Tree shows exactly why Gauguin has the reputation. It came with a handwritten thank you that made the whole thing feel personal. The image is so clean that I have looked at it with a magnifier.
This turned out better than the photos led me to expect. The balance of light and dark in The Hibiscus Tree came out better than I expected.
Really glad it worked out. Thanks for writing something this specific, it helps other people decide. Best, Ines
It arrived two days after I ordered, which I did not expect. Anyone who loves Gauguin should have The Hibiscus Tree somewhere in the house.