Day of God | Paul Gaugin | 1894 Hugues Merle and the nymph Chloris

and the nymph Chloris

inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the beauty and vitality of the flowers

combined with the creature's grotesque appearance

with its amalgamation of different animal parts

completed in 1954

Day of God | Paul Gaugin | 1894 Hugues Merle and the nymph ChlorisAbout the artwork: "Day of God" by Paul Gauguin, painted in 1894, is a vivid and symbolic work from the artist's Symbolist period. Gauguin created this piece during his time in Tahiti, a period that greatly influenced his style and subject matter. The painting reflects his fascination with Polynesian culture and his quest for a more primitive and spiritual artistic expression. The artwork depicts a tropical landscape with two central figures, one