PAUL GAUGHIN

Whispered Words

Name: Whispered Words
Brand: PAUL GAUGHIN
Price: 46.0 NZD
Availability: InStock

$46.00

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Print Size:A4

Add Frame:No Frame

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Pickup available at Takapuna, Auckland Usually ready in 2-4 days

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Embark on the delicate allure of Whispered Words (Parau Parau) (1892) by Paul Gauguin, an enchanting print that unveils the quiet bonds of Tahitian life. This vibrant work portrays Tahitian women, draped in vivid pareos, seated intimately together under a tree setting in a lush tropical haven, their heads inclined in soft conversation against a backdrop of verdant foliage and a radiant, dreamlike sky. A luminous blend of exotic elegance and heartfelt connection, this print infuses spaces with a serene, soulful glow, inviting quiet reflection and tender wonder.

✜ 250gsm enhanced matte art paper
✜ natural white, smooth finish
✜ archival inks for vibrancy and detail
✜ available in multiple sizes
✜ purchase framed or unframed

Please note framed prints are not shipped outside of New Zealand

Paul Gauguin (1848–1903) was a French Post-Impressionist artist celebrated for his vivid colors, simplified forms, and fascination with non-Western cultures. Born in Paris, he spent early years in Peru, sparking a lifelong interest in the exotic. A stockbroker turned painter in his 30s, he trained under Camille Pissarro and showed with the Impressionists. Rejecting European society, Gauguin sought inspiration in Brittany, Martinique, and, most notably, Tahiti and the Marquesas Islands. In Tahiti, he created his most famous works, like Where Do We Come From? What Are We? Where Are We Going? (1897), blending Polynesian life, myths, and existential themes. His bold style influenced Fauvism and Expressionism, but his romanticized views and colonial interactions are debated today. Plagued by poverty and illness, Gauguin died in 1903 in the Marquesas. His innovative art and complex legacy continue to captivate and provoke discussion.

Frames are optional when you order your art print.

Our standard framing option is a premium moulded boxed frame, handcrafted locally in New Zealand. It features 20mm mouldings and a depth of 30mm, and is available in Natural Oak, Black, or White. Each framed print is backed with MDF and includes hanging fittings. We carefully wrap each framed print in bubble wrap and place it in a protective cardboard box for safe delivery.

Please note that A0 framed prints must be collected from our suppliers in Ponsonby or Takapuna, Auckland. We do not ship framed glass prints either within New Zealand or internationally. For more information, please refer to our FAQs.

We partner with NZ Post and Post Haste for our courier services. We are happy to offer FREE, locally tracked, and insured shipping for deliveries across New Zealand.

For additional details on our shipping and delivery rates, processing times, and delivery time frames, please see our FAQs.

Orders received daily before 12pm will be dispatched the following day. Orders received after 12pm on Friday or any Public Holidays, will be dispatched the following Monday or the next business day.

Once your order is dispatched for shipping, we will send you an email confirming your order and provide you with a tracking number.

NZ DELIVERY: *
Unframed Art Prints - FREE
Framed Art Prints - FREE
Tracked & Insured Courier
Dispatch: 2 - 3 days
Delivery: 4 - 14 days

Auckland pickup is available. If you want your print same day, please get in touch.

* Please note that we do not ship framed prints internationally and ee do not deliver to PO Boxes and rural deliveries can take a little longer

We are happy to offer a straightforward 30-day return and refund policy for our art products, including any damaged items. For detailed information about our Returns and Refunds policy, please visit the FAQs section here.

Please note that we do not provide refunds or accept returns for digital art products.

Got a query or seeking guidance? Our approachable and skilled team at Art & Realism is here to help. Feel free to reach out by phone or email—we’re eager to assist you!

P: 020 496 1555
E: support@artandrealism.com

FINE ART PRINTING

All prints are locally printed on high quality acid-free 21 enhanced smooth matte art paper, or 310gsm Cotton Rag 100% velvet textured paper stock using archival quality inks.

PREMIUM ART FRAMING

Our frames are sustainably sourced, solid wood premium boxed frames with 2mm thick glass, 20mm wide and 30mm deep moldings. All frames are locally made in New Zealand.

READY TO HANG

Your new framed art arrives sealed with acid-free tape on the back for dust protection & humidity control. All framed artwork includes hanging hardware ready to hang in any space.

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