
Paul Gauguin's "Nevermore" is a haunting oil painting by Paul Gauguin, created during his second stay in Tahiti. The work depicts Gauguin's young Tahitian companion, Pahura, lying on a bed in a state of melancholy, with a raven perched in the background—a direct reference to Edgar Allan Poe's poem 'The Raven.' The painting is renowned for its emotional intensity, symbolic depth, and Gauguin's use of bold outlines and rich colors. It reflects the artist's personal grief, his fascination with Tahitian culture, and his exploration of themes such as loss, colonialism, and the tension between tradition and modernity.