Art Attack: Woman Freaks Out Over Gauguin Painting at Washington's National Gallery
Something about Paul Gauguin's Two Tahitian Women really rubbed one National Gallery goer the wrong way.
Last week, a woman attacked the painting, screaming, "this is evil." She also reportedly tried to pull the 37 x 28.5-inch painting from the wall and banged on its plastic covering with her fists. The 1899 painting is a portrait of two women, both with exposed breasts. As far as art goes, this painting is pretty un-provocative.
Reportedly the woman — whose name hasn't been released — was tackled to the ground by another museum patron and restrained. She's now being charged with destruction of property and attempted theft.
Outbursts, one-woman protests and a heroic take-down?
Who says museums are boring.
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