Collection: Artist: Paul Gauguin (1848-1903)

Paul Gauguin (1848-1903) was a French painter who is considered one of the most influential artists of the Post-Impressionist movement . He was known for his innovative use of color, his flat forms, and his tendency to break traditional European art conventions. Gauguin began his career as a stockbroker before devoting himself to art full-time. He was initially influenced by the Impressionists and worked with artists such as Camille Pissarro and Vincent van Gogh .

However, his famous style only developed after he turned away from the impressionist technique and preferred a more expressive and symbolic approach. He sought a more "primitive" and "pure" lifestyle, which he found first in Brittany and later in the South Seas, especially in Tahiti , where he spent the last years of his life.

Gauguin is known for his Tahitian paintings , in which he depicted the life and culture of the indigenous people in bright colors and simple forms. Works such as "Where Do We Come From? What Are We? Where Are We Going?" (1897) are examples of the profound, philosophical questions he addressed in his paintings. His art had a significant influence on later generations of artists, including the Fauves and Expressionists , who adopted his bold use of color and stylistic freedom.

Despite his artistic influence, Gauguin's life was marked by personal conflict and financial difficulties. He died in the Marquesas Islands in 1903.