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Gauguin's use of colour is striking, with a palette of reds, greens, yellows, and purples creating a sense of exoticism and otherworldliness. The composition is carefully arranged, with the figures and trees creating a balanced, harmonious whole. The painting's title, *Mata Mua*, meaning 'In Olden Times', suggests a longing for a simpler, more natural way of life, away from the industrialised world. 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