Ia Orana Maria (We Hail Thee Mary) - Paul Gauguin
- Free UK shipping over £60
- Guaranteed High Quality Prints
- Secure payments
- Sustainable materials
- Made in the UK
Paul Gauguin's *Ia Orana Maria (We Hail Thee Mary)*, painted in 1891, depicts a Tahitian Madonna and Child in a stylised, colourful composition, reflecting Gauguin's interest in non-Western cultures and Post-Impressionist style.
Paul Gauguin's 1891 painting, *Ia Orana Maria (We Hail Thee Mary)*, presents a Tahitian interpretation of the Madonna and Child. The scene is set within a lush, stylised Tahitian environment, moving away from traditional European depictions. Two Tahitian women stand in the background, their postures suggesting reverence. In the foreground, a woman in a red pareu holds a child, a halo faintly visible above their heads. Gauguin's use of colour is striking, with flattened forms and non-naturalistic hues contributing to the painting's dreamlike quality. The influence of Japanese prints is apparent in the composition and the simplified forms. The painting reflects Gauguin's interest in non-Western cultures and his desire to move away from the constraints of European academic painting. He sought to capture the perceived simplicity and spirituality of Tahitian life, though his representations were often filtered through a Western lens. *Ia Orana Maria* is a key work from Gauguin's first Tahitian period, marking a shift in his artistic style and subject matter.
Ia Orana Maria (We Hail Thee Mary) - Paul Gauguin
Sale price£28.00
Regular price (/)
Crafted for a Lifetime
-
Premium materials
Solid wood frames, UV-protected acrylic glaze, and archival backing for lasting durability.
-
Museum-grade prints
12-colour giclée printing on FSC-certified 200gsm fine art paper, with lifetime fade resistance.
-
Crafted in the UK
Sustainably sourced materials, precision manufactured locally, reducing carbon footprint.
-
Ready to hang
Each frame is sealed with rigid backing and fixings attached, no extra effort required.
Find the finish that fits your home
What our customers say
Real reviews from real customers
Received the beautiful hummingbird print in black frame. Great service, stunning print, I will post a picture when the room is finished. Thank you
Delighted with this print! The colours are extremely vibrant, the imagine crystal clear and beautifully displayed in an attractive frame. Delivery was prompt and securely packaged. Highly recommended and will be using again!
So pleased with my print and the frame it’s housed in. Fantastic quality and really adds character to the room. Communication was great and it was delivered quicker than estimated. Overall I’m extremely pleased and will recommend to friends. I’m already eying up my next purchase!
Beautiful print, great quality and love it with the white frame. Delivery was really fast. I've had loads of compliments from visitors as I've hung it in my hallway as the first thing you see when you enter the house. Couldn't be happier.
Paul Gauguin
Paul Gauguin was a French Post-Impressionist painter whose search for the 'primitive' led him to create intensely colourful and symbolic works.
This product has no reviews yet.