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French Polynesia Collection (#9)

"Discover the Paradise of French Polynesia

Background imageFrench Polynesia Collection: Caricatures of Gauguin and Governor Gallet, with headpiece from Le sourire, 1900 (w/c)

Caricatures of Gauguin and Governor Gallet, with headpiece from Le sourire, 1900 (w/c, pencil and pen)
5860165 Caricatures of Gauguin and Governor Gallet, with headpiece from Le sourire, 1900 (w/c, pencil and pen) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Background imageFrench Polynesia Collection: Le Sourire, 1899-1900 (woodcut)

Le Sourire, 1899-1900 (woodcut)
7388920 Le Sourire, 1899-1900 (woodcut) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Only 9 issues of this periodical were produced by Gauguin in Tahiti to attack French official)

Background imageFrench Polynesia Collection: Le Sourire, 1899-1900 (woodcut)

Le Sourire, 1899-1900 (woodcut)
7388063 Le Sourire, 1899-1900 (woodcut) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); 35 x 24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Only 9 issues of this periodical were produced by Gauguin in Tahiti to attack French)

Background imageFrench Polynesia Collection: Le Sourire, 1899-1900 (woodcut)

Le Sourire, 1899-1900 (woodcut)
5860147 Le Sourire, 1899-1900 (woodcut) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: Only 9 issues of this periodical were produced by Gauguin in Tahiti to attack)

Background imageFrench Polynesia Collection: Two Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) nose to nose, Moorea, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Two Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) nose to nose, Moorea, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Background imageFrench Polynesia Collection: Still life with three puppies, 1888 (oil on canvas)

Still life with three puppies, 1888 (oil on canvas)
LRI4638412 Still life with three puppies, 1888 (oil on canvas) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York, USA; (add.info.: Still life with three puppies)

Background imageFrench Polynesia Collection: Infinitely unlimited

Infinitely unlimited
Mathilde Guillemot

Background imageFrench Polynesia Collection: Dangerous mist

Dangerous mist
Mathilde Guillemot

Background imageFrench Polynesia Collection: Notice of Storm

Notice of Storm
Mathilde Guillemot

Background imageFrench Polynesia Collection: Indigenous couple of Marquesas Islands, 1848 (watercolour)

Indigenous couple of Marquesas Islands, 1848 (watercolour)
7293288 Indigenous couple of Marquesas Islands, 1848 (watercolour) by Radiguet, Maximilien (1816-99); (add.info.: Geography. Oceania. Marquesas Islands. Tattooed indigenous couple)

Background imageFrench Polynesia Collection: Te burao (The Hibiscus Tree), 1892 (oil on cotton canvas)

Te burao (The Hibiscus Tree), 1892 (oil on cotton canvas)
5859201 Te burao (The Hibiscus Tree), 1892 (oil on cotton canvas) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); 68--90.7 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Paul Gauguin (1848-1903))

Background imageFrench Polynesia Collection: Man with an Ax, 1891-93 (gouache, with pen and black ink on paper) r

Man with an Ax, 1891-93 (gouache, with pen and black ink on paper) r
5861975 Man with an Ax, 1891-93 (gouache, with pen and black ink on paper) r by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); 31.7--22.8 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Background imageFrench Polynesia Collection: Two Tahitian Women in a Landscape, c. 1892 (w / c and gouache)

Two Tahitian Women in a Landscape, c. 1892 (w / c and gouache)
5863034 Two Tahitian Women in a Landscape, c.1892 (w/c and gouache) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); 32.2--23.8 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Paul Gauguin (1848-1903))

Background imageFrench Polynesia Collection: Tahitian Landscape, 1894 (w / c monotype on paper)

Tahitian Landscape, 1894 (w / c monotype on paper)
5861979 Tahitian Landscape, 1894 (w/c monotype on paper) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); 21.7--24.7 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Paul Gauguin (1848-1903))

Background imageFrench Polynesia Collection: Piteenee, a young woman of Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands (French Polynesia)

Piteenee, a young woman of Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands (French Polynesia)
6338573 Piteenee, a young woman of Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands (French Polynesia) by Porter, David (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Piteenee, a young woman of Nuku Hiva)

Background imageFrench Polynesia Collection: Queen Pomare IV of Tahiti (1803-0877), last ruler of Polynesia from 1827 to 1877

Queen Pomare IV of Tahiti (1803-0877), last ruler of Polynesia from 1827 to 1877 and her second husband
LSE4330313 Queen Pomare IV of Tahiti (1803-0877), last ruler of Polynesia from 1827 to 1877 and her second husband, Prince Ariifaaite (1820-1873)

Background imageFrench Polynesia Collection: Making Tappa (native cloth), 1890s (sepia photo)

Making Tappa (native cloth), 1890s (sepia photo)
STC170329 Making Tappa (native cloth), 1890s (sepia photo) by Severin, Theodore (1862-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: probably Tahiti or Marquesas Islands; ); The Stapleton Collection

Background imageFrench Polynesia Collection: I greet thee Maria, c. 1894 (litho)

I greet thee Maria, c. 1894 (litho)
6431703 I greet thee Maria, c.1894 (litho) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Orana Maria)

Background imageFrench Polynesia Collection: NAVE NAVE MOE (Sacred Spring: Sweet Dreams), 1894 (oil on canvas)

NAVE NAVE MOE (Sacred Spring: Sweet Dreams), 1894 (oil on canvas)
7215368 NAVE NAVE MOE (Sacred Spring: Sweet Dreams), 1894 (oil on canvas) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); State Hermitage Museum, St

Background imageFrench Polynesia Collection: TARARI MARURU (landscape with two goats), 1897 (oil on canvas)

TARARI MARURU (landscape with two goats), 1897 (oil on canvas)
7215364 TARARI MARURU (landscape with two goats), 1897 (oil on canvas) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); State Hermitage Museum, St

Background imageFrench Polynesia Collection: Fatata Te Moua (Au pied de la montagne ou A la grande Montagne)

Fatata Te Moua (Au pied de la montagne ou A la grande Montagne). Peinture de Paul Gauguin (1848-1903), 1892
FIA5326758 Fatata Te Moua (Au pied de la montagne ou A la grande Montagne). Peinture de Paul Gauguin (1848-1903), 1892. Huile sur toile. Postimpressionnisme Dim : 68x92cm

Background imageFrench Polynesia Collection: 'Nave Nave Moe'(Le printemps sacre : les doux reves) (The Sacred Spring)

"Nave Nave Moe"(Le printemps sacre : les doux reves) (The Sacred Spring)
FIA5326751 " Nave Nave Moe" (Le printemps sacre : les doux reves) (The Sacred Spring: Sweet Dreams) (Les doux reves) Peinture de Paul Gauguin (1848-1903) (Postimpressionnisme) 1894 Dim

Background imageFrench Polynesia Collection: Les cochons noirs - The Black Pigs - Gauguin, Paul Eugene Henri (1848-1903)

Les cochons noirs - The Black Pigs - Gauguin, Paul Eugene Henri (1848-1903)
FIA5399497 Les cochons noirs - The Black Pigs - Gauguin, Paul Eugene Henri (1848-1903) - 1891 - Oil on canvas - 91x72 - Szepmuveszeti Muzeum, Budapest by Gauguin

Background imageFrench Polynesia Collection: Still Life with Parrots, 1902 (oil on canvas)

Still Life with Parrots, 1902 (oil on canvas)
7215352 Still Life with Parrots, 1902 (oil on canvas) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); Pushkin Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; (add.info.: PAUL GAUGUIN (1848-1903) Oiseaux morts

Background imageFrench Polynesia Collection: Marquesan Islander (engraving)

Marquesan Islander (engraving)
7182183 Marquesan Islander (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marquesan Islander)

Background imageFrench Polynesia Collection: Les Parau Parau (conversation), 1891 (oil on canvas)

Les Parau Parau (conversation), 1891 (oil on canvas)
7215366 Les Parau Parau (conversation), 1891 (oil on canvas) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg

Background imageFrench Polynesia Collection: Mother and Child, Tahiti at the front, Figure at the Back (w / c)

Mother and Child, Tahiti at the front, Figure at the Back (w / c)
7076696 Mother and Child, Tahiti at the front, Figure at the Back (w/c) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); Private Collection

Background imageFrench Polynesia Collection: The Great Buddha, 1899 (oil on canvas)

The Great Buddha, 1899 (oil on canvas)
7215361 The Great Buddha, 1899 (oil on canvas) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; (add.info.: PAUL GAUGUIN (1848-1903) Le Grand Bouddha The Great Buddha Tahiti

Background imageFrench Polynesia Collection: Te Vaa (Le Canoe). Peinture de Paul Gauguin (1848-1903), 1896. Huile sur toile. Postimpressionnisme

Te Vaa (Le Canoe). Peinture de Paul Gauguin (1848-1903), 1896. Huile sur toile. Postimpressionnisme
FIA5331395 Te Vaa (Le Canoe). Peinture de Paul Gauguin (1848-1903), 1896. Huile sur toile. Postimpressionnisme. Dim : 95, 5x131, 5cm

Background imageFrench Polynesia Collection: Manao Tupapau (L esprit des morts veille). Gravure de Paul Gauguin (1848-1903), 1893-1894

Manao Tupapau (L esprit des morts veille). Gravure de Paul Gauguin (1848-1903), 1893-1894. Gravure sur bois couleur
FIA5326781 Manao Tupapau (L esprit des morts veille). Gravure de Paul Gauguin (1848-1903), 1893-1894. Gravure sur bois couleur. Symbolisme. Dim : 20, 5x36, 3cm

Background imageFrench Polynesia Collection: Otaheite (engraving)

Otaheite (engraving)
7178117 Otaheite (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Otaheite. Illustration for A Voyage Round the World by W H G Kingston (T Nelson)

Background imageFrench Polynesia Collection: 'Eu haere ia oe'Ou vas tu? (Woman Holding a Fruit. Where Are You Going)

"Eu haere ia oe"Ou vas tu? (Woman Holding a Fruit. Where Are You Going)
FIA5325878 " Eu haere ia oe" Ou vas tu? (Woman Holding a Fruit. Where Are You Going?) (tahitienne tenant un fruit) Peinture de Paul gauguin (1848-1903). Huile sur toile

Background imageFrench Polynesia Collection: 'Paysage, un cheval sur la route'(Landscape. A Horse on a Road) Peinture de Paul Gauguin (1848-1903)

"Paysage, un cheval sur la route"(Landscape. A Horse on a Road) Peinture de Paul Gauguin (1848-1903)
FIA5329364 " Paysage, un cheval sur la route" (Landscape. A Horse on a Road) Peinture de Paul Gauguin (1848-1903) 1899 Postimpressionnisme Dim

Background imageFrench Polynesia Collection: Pink whipray (Pateobatis fai) in shallow water, Moorea, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Pink whipray (Pateobatis fai) in shallow water, Moorea, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Background imageFrench Polynesia Collection: Various hard corals at sunset, Moorea, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Various hard corals at sunset, Moorea, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Background imageFrench Polynesia Collection: Two Tahitian Women and a Marquesan Earplug, 1891 / 93. Creator: Paul Gauguin

Two Tahitian Women and a Marquesan Earplug, 1891 / 93. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Two Tahitian Women and a Marquesan Earplug, 1891/93

Background imageFrench Polynesia Collection: Colorful Hauru Point beach palm trees, Moorea, Tahiti, French Polynesia

Colorful Hauru Point beach palm trees, Moorea, Tahiti, French Polynesia. Different blue colors from lagoon and coral reefs and deep blue Pacific

Background imageFrench Polynesia Collection: Colorful leaves, Moorea, Tahiti, French Polynesia

Colorful leaves, Moorea, Tahiti, French Polynesia

Background imageFrench Polynesia Collection: Green palm fronds, Moorea, Tahiti, French Polynesia

Green palm fronds, Moorea, Tahiti, French Polynesia

Background imageFrench Polynesia Collection: Pinecone ginger, Moorea, Tahiti, French Polynesia. Native to Malaysia

Pinecone ginger, Moorea, Tahiti, French Polynesia. Native to Malaysia

Background imageFrench Polynesia Collection: Frangipani Plumeria, Moorea, Tahiti, French Polynesia

Frangipani Plumeria, Moorea, Tahiti, French Polynesia

Background imageFrench Polynesia Collection: Pink bougainvillea closeup, Moorea, Tahiti, French Polynesia

Pink bougainvillea closeup, Moorea, Tahiti, French Polynesia

Background imageFrench Polynesia Collection: The crystal clear lagoon waters of French Polynesia on a calm sunny day, French Polynesia

The crystal clear lagoon waters of French Polynesia on a calm sunny day, French Polynesia, South Pacific islands, Pacific

Background imageFrench Polynesia Collection: A young woman swimming underwater in clear blue shallow lagoon with a sandy bottom

A young woman swimming underwater in clear blue shallow lagoon with a sandy bottom, French Polynesia, South Pacific islands, Pacific

Background imageFrench Polynesia Collection: An athletic woman free-diving through a colorful reef of French Polynesia

An athletic woman free-diving through a colorful reef of French Polynesia, South Pacific islands, Pacific

Background imageFrench Polynesia Collection: An athletic woman free-dives to inspect a heart arranged with rocks on the bottom of

An athletic woman free-dives to inspect a heart arranged with rocks on the bottom of the ocean, French Polynesia, South Pacific islands, Pacific

Background imageFrench Polynesia Collection: An athletic woman in a bikini walks along the white sandy shoreline of the turquoise

An athletic woman in a bikini walks along the white sandy shoreline of the turquoise lagoons in Tahiti, French Polynesia, South Pacific islands, Pacific




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"Discover the Paradise of French Polynesia: A Captivating Journey" An outrigger canoe team practices off the coast of the island of Tahiti as the sun casts a golden glow on their determined faces, showcasing the vibrant spirit and rich cultural heritage that thrives in French Polynesia. From an aerial view over Bora Bora, behold a mesmerizing tapestry of turquoise waters and lush greenery, where paradise seems to have found its earthly manifestation. The sheer beauty is simply breathtaking. Intriguing marine life awaits beneath the surface; witness a male Black Tip reef shark gracefully swimming above his female counterpart. These gentle creatures are not considered dangerous to man, adding to the allure of exploring their habitat along onshore reefs in Moorea's shallow waters. Immerse yourself in luxury at Pearl Beach Resort with its enchanting view overlooking French Polynesia's iconic Bora Bora. Indulge your senses amidst this idyllic setting where tranquility meets opulence. Opunohu Bay and Mount Rotui form an awe-inspiring backdrop against Moorea's crystal-clear waters. This South Pacific gem offers a slice of paradise that captivates every visitor fortunate enough to set foot upon its shores. Palm trees sway gently in sync with ocean breezes while pristine beaches beckon you for moments of pure bliss. Allow yourself to be embraced by nature's serenity as you soak up endless sunshine on these heavenly shores. Encounter majestic stingrays gliding effortlessly through Moorea's lagoon - these magnificent creatures have become one of French Polynesia's most beloved tourist attractions. Witness firsthand their grace and elegance as they navigate sandy depths beneath azure waves. The waterfront promenade in Papeete, Tahiti invites you into a world where modernity blends seamlessly with traditional charm. Explore bustling markets filled with vibrant colors, exotic scents, and friendly locals eager to share their culture with open arms.