Paul Gauguin Sculpture Up for Auction at Sotheby’s
During his first visit to Tahiti (June 9, 1891 – June 14, 1893) Gauguin fell under the spell of the legendary beauty of Tahitian women. Upon his arrival, he drew a set of impressive portraits charged with nobility. These drawings on paper have a sculptural depth. The faces, like masks, bear a profound mysticism, they […]