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Otahi
Hercules
Alright Wu Tang, today we're going to steal an artwork called Otahi.
Wu Tang
Otahi? What kind of artwork is that?
Hercules
Otahi is a painting by Paul Gauguin, a Post-Impressionist artist.
Hercules
This particular painting was done in 1893 in Tahiti.
Hercules
It's quite controversial because of the pose of the subject.
Hercules
The woman in the painting is in a pose that's considered taboo.
Hercules
She's getting ready for sexual penetration, which was seen as scandalous at the time.
Wu Tang
What's with the pareo she's wearing around her loin?
Hercules
That's a traditional Tahitian garment called a pareo.
Hercules
It was used to cover the lower part of the body.
Hercules
Nowadays, it's more commonly used as a beach wrap or a skirt.
Hercules
Anyway, this painting caused quite a stir.
Hercules
There was even a lawsuit involving a Russian billionaire, an art dealer, and Sotheby's.
Hercules
The billionaire accused them of inflating the prices.
Hercules
He bought Otahi for $120 million US, but ended up selling it for just $50 million US.
Hercules
Quite a loss, don't you think?
Wu Tang
Wow, that's a lot of money!
Hercules
Indeed! But what's really valuable about this artwork is its beauty.
Hercules
The way Gauguin captured the emotions and the controversy in this painting is remarkable.
Hercules
He really was a master of his craft.
Hercules
I could talk about this artwork for hours, but we need to be careful.
Bob
Hold it right there, Hercules!
Hercules
Oh no, it's Bob!
Wu Tang
We should run!
Wu Tang
I can't believe the boss got us into this mess again.
Wu Tang
We never get away with anything when Bob is around.
Otahi
View this art on Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otahi
