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Paul Gauguin — Mahna No Varua Ino, from Noa Noa (The Devil Speaks, from Fragrant Scent) (G. 34, M./K./J. 19)
Paul Gauguin

Mahna No Varua Ino, from Noa Noa (The Devil Speaks, from Fragrant Scent) (G. 34, M./K./J. 19)

Paul Gauguin's woodcut 'Mahna No Varua Ino' from the Noa Noa series depicts The Devil Speaks, reflecting the artist's fascination with Tahitian culture and spirituality. The work is printed on Chine paper with full margins.

Medium
Woodcut, on Chine paper, with full margins.
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Auction House · Phillips

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MODERNISM 1880-1960: Editions & Works on Paper

April 16, 2025

Lot 3

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Paul Gauguin, Mahna No Varua Ino, from Noa Noa (The Devil Speaks, from Fragrant Scent) (G. 34, M./K./J. 19)

Paul Gauguin's woodcut 'Mahna No Varua Ino' from the Noa Noa series depicts The Devil Speaks, reflecting the artist's fascination with Tahitian culture and spirituality. The work is printed on Chine paper with full margins.

Medium
Woodcut, on Chine paper, with full margins.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Cultural, Paul Gauguin, Post-Impressionism, Symbolism, Woodcut, Tahitian, Noa Noa, Figurative

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Art Institute of Chicago, Cleveland Museum of Art, Harvard Art Museums