{"product_id":"noa-noa-paul-gauguin","title":"Noa Noa - Paul Gauguin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking black and white woodcut by Paul Gauguin, created during his first stay in Tahiti, featuring bold graphic lines and symbolic imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut, titled Noa Noa, originates from Paul Gauguin's first period in Tahiti. The title translates from Tahitian to mean fragrant or scented. Gauguin produced this work as part of a series of prints intended to illustrate his travelogue of the same name. The composition reflects his interest in the primitive aesthetic, moving away from European academic traditions toward a more direct, graphic style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe image features a central figure carrying a staff, accompanied by a small animal, set against a backdrop of local flora and a secondary figure. Gauguin utilised the woodcut medium to create stark contrasts between black and white areas. He carved the block with deliberate, rough marks, which remain visible in the final print. This technique emphasises the texture of the wood and the physical act of carving. The upper section contains a cloud-like form enclosing the title, with smaller figures and motifs contained within.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGauguin's approach to the woodcut was experimental. He often worked the blocks with unconventional tools, including chisels and knives, to achieve specific tonal effects. The resulting prints possess a raw, unrefined quality that aligns with his desire to capture the spirit of the environment he encountered in the South Pacific. The figures are stylised, with flattened forms that reject traditional perspective. This print demonstrates his departure from the naturalism of his earlier career, favouring symbolic representation and bold, simplified shapes. The work provides insight into his creative process during his time in Tahiti, where he sought to reconcile his European background with the visual language of the islands. It remains a significant example of his graphic output, demonstrating his ability to adapt traditional printmaking methods to his personal artistic vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vrouw-in-een-bos-woman-in-a-wood-lucien-pissarro\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eVrouw in een bos (Woman in a Wood) by Lucien Pissarro\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/auti-te-pape-paul-gauguin\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eAuti te Pape by Paul Gauguin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paul-gauguin\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePaul Gauguin prints →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Paul Gauguin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59186587271503,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59186627051855,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59186627084623,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59186627117391,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59186627150159,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59186627182927,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59186627215695,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59186627248463,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59186627281231,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59186627313999,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59186627346767,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59186627379535,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59186627412303,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59186627445071,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59186627477839,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59186627510607,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59186627543375,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59186627576143,"sku":null,"price":285.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59186627608911,"sku":null,"price":285.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59186627641679,"sku":null,"price":285.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Noa-Noa_Poster_CompositorV1_1792121071049.jpg?v=1792399170","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/noa-noa-paul-gauguin","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}