Paul Gauguin

French · 1848–1903

Post-impressionismPont-Aven SchoolSymbolism

He was also an influential practitioner of wood engraving and woodcuts as art forms.

Independent artist guide by Momentable. Biography from Wikipedia; artworks credited to the museums that hold them.

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In the Waves (Dans les Vagues) — The living window: art moves here the way it moves in your living room.

works in the Momentable archive: 134works in the Momentable archive
museums hold them: 3museums hold them
life: 1848–1903life
movement: Post-impressionismmovement

The work

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In the Waves (Dans les Vagues)

Paul Gauguin · The Cleveland Museum of Art

Parau na te Varua ino (Words of the Devil)

Paul Gauguin · National Gallery of Art

Self-Portrait

Paul Gauguin · National Gallery of Art

Te Pape Nave Nave (Delectable Waters)

Paul Gauguin · National Gallery of Art

Who Paul Gauguin was

Eugène Henri Paul Gauguin was a French painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramist, and writer, whose work has been primarily associated with the Post-Impressionist and Symbolist movements. He was also an influential practitioner of wood engraving and woodcuts as art forms. While only moderately successful during his lifetime, Gauguin has since been recognized for his experimental use of color and Synthetist style that were distinct from Impressionism.

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