Day of the God | Paul Gauguin | Jigsaw Puzzle
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"Day of the God" by Paul Gauguin is a 1894 painting capturing a Tahitian religious ritual. It depicts women gathered around a sacred wooden statue, engaged in dance and music. Gauguin's bold colors and expressive brushwork convey the exoticism and spirituality of Tahitian culture. The painting reflects his exploration of themes such as primitivism and the impact of colonialism. Housed in the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., it remains a significant work in Gauguin's oeuvre.