A Hura, or Native Dance, performed in presence of the Governor at Kairua. Engraved by J. McGhay after a sketch by William Ellis. Illustration from Missionary William Ellis' journal, from Ellis' tour through Ha More
Paul Gauguin 1848 – 1903 was a French Post-Impressionist artist. He is best known for his paintings from his time in Tahiti, where he lived for several years. He was heavily influenced by the art of Japan and A More