Paul Gauguin had seen Manet’s painting Olympia (1863) and had it in mind when he painted Manao Tupapau (The Spirit of the Dead Watching) in Tahiti in 1892.
Summarize what Gauguin states about his own painting in his letter. What issues does he prioritize when he is discussing his painting?
Take a look at Olympia (1863) and Manao Tupapau (1892) side by side. What do you think are some of the most important differences between the two paintings?