Paul Gauguin was born on 7 June 1848 in Paris, France. He is one of the most influential artists of post-impressionism, known for his vibrant works and his search for new forms of artistic expression. Before turning to painting, Gauguin worked as a stockbroker and sailed to various places, including South America and the Pacific.
His career as a painter began later, at the age of 35, and he quickly stood out for his bold palette and symbolic use of colour. Gauguin is famous for works such as “Jacob and the Angel” and “Where Did We Come From? What Are We? Where are we going?”, which reflect his search for a more spiritual and primitive art, often inspired by his experiences in the Marquesas Islands.
Gauguin spent significant periods in Brittany and the Pacific islands, where he sought to escape Western civilisation and explore different cultures. His life was marked by financial and personal challenges. He died on 8 May 1903 in Atuona, in the Marquesas Islands. Today, Gauguin is celebrated as a forerunner of modernism and his works are admired for their innovation and emotional depth.
