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Paul Gauguin

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Eugene 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. While only moderately successful during his lifetime, Gauguin has since been recognized for his experimental use of color and Synthetist style distinct from Impressionism.

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1848 1
Death Year
1903 1
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Male 1
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  • Paul Gauguin, Wikipedia summary lead
    a French painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramist, and writer, whose work has been primarily associated with the Post-Impressionist and Symbolist movements
  • Paul Gauguin, Wikipedia summary description field
    French artist (1848-1903)
  • Gender reference
    While only moderately successful during his lifetime, Gauguin has since been recognized for his experimental use of color and Synthetist style distinct from Impressionism.
  • In Category: Artists, Paul Gauguin, Wikipedia summary
  • In Movement: Post-Impressionism, Paul Gauguin, Wikipedia summary lead, movement
    whose work has been primarily associated with the Post-Impressionist and Symbolist movements
  • Associated With: Vincent van Gogh, Arles (1888-89) section, Gauguin's visit (1888) subsection
    When Gauguin agreed to visit Arles in 1888, Van Gogh hoped for friendship and to realise his idea of an artists' collective.
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