Accession Number
159070
Medium
Watercolor and gouache, with touches of pen and black ink, over traces of graphite, on cream Japanese paper (pieced), laid down on cream wove paper
Dimensions
Primary and secondary supports: 20.8 × 41.7 cm (8 1/4 × 16 7/16 in.)
Classification
gouache
Credit Line
Gift of Edward McCormick Blair
Background & Context
Background Story
Paul Gauguin's Design for a Fan Featuring a Landscape and a Statue of the Goddess Hina (1900/03) combines a landscape with a statue of Hina, the Tahitian goddess of the moon. Gauguin was interested in Tahitian mythology, and Hina appears frequently in his work. This fan design shows the integration of Tahitian mythology into decorative forms.
Cultural Impact
Gauguin's incorporation of Tahitian mythology into decorative designs shows the range of his engagement with Pacific culture.
Why It Matters
This fan design combines landscape with the moon goddess Hina, integrating Tahitian mythology into decorative art.
