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Nafea Faa Ipoipo(When Will You Marry?)
Hercules
Alright, Wu Tang, today we're going to steal a very valuable artwork.
Wu Tang
What kind of artwork is it, Hercules?
Hercules
It's called 'When Will You Marry?' by Paul Gauguin. It's an oil painting from 1892.
Hercules
This artwork was sold for a record-breaking amount of money, close to $210 million!
Wu Tang
Wow, that's a lot! Tell me more about the painting, Hercules.
Hercules
Gauguin painted this during his trip to Tahiti. He was looking for paradise to create 'primitive' art.
Hercules
But when he arrived, he realized that Tahiti had been colonized, and the native culture had been wiped out.
Hercules
In 'When Will You Marry?', Gauguin portrays a traditionally dressed Tahitian woman and a woman in a Western-style dress.
Hercules
The woman in traditional attire is believed to be seeking a husband, indicated by the white tiare flower behind her ear.
Wu Tang
What does the gesture of the woman in the Western-style dress mean?
Hercules
Art historians think it may be a mudra, a gesture denoting threatening or warning.
Hercules
The figures in the painting are stylized and simplified, and the colors are vibrant.
Hercules
At the bottom right of the painting, there's an inscription in Tahitian that translates to 'When will you marry?'
Hercules
Gauguin often inscribed his paintings in Tahitian, which he found fascinating.
Hercules
He wanted to depict the natives as living only to sing and make love, even though he knew the truth about Tahiti.
Hercules
Alright, Wu Tang, we need to hurry before someone catches us!
While Hercules is still talking, Bob, the police officer, approaches.
Wu Tang
I can't wait anymore! I'm getting out of here!
Wu Tang runs away impatiently, leaving Hercules behind.
Hercules
Wait! Wu Tang, come back!
Hercules
I won't give up! I'll get that artwork someday!
Nafea Faa Ipoipo(When Will You Marry?)