When and where was Paul Gauguin born?
Eugène Henri Paul Gauguin was born in Paris on the 7th of June 1848. He arrived at age two with his mother and sister after his father died en route to Peru.
Questions about Paul Gauguin
Short answers, pulled from the story.
How did Paul Gauguin transition from stockbroker to full-time artist?
Paul Gauguin secured employment as a stockbroker until the financial crisis of 1882 shattered his career. In October 1883 he wrote to Camille Pissarro declaring he would make his living from painting at all costs.
What artistic styles defined Paul Gauguin's work during his career?
Paul Gauguin developed Cloisonnism characterized by flat areas of colour separated by heavy black outlines. His style later shifted toward Synthetism where neither form nor colour predominated but each played an equal role.
Why did Paul Gauguin travel to Tahiti and when did he arrive there?
Paul Gauguin set sail for Tahiti on the 1st of April 1891 promising to return rich while escaping everything artificial and conventional. He established a studio in Mataiea some distance away from the capital Papeete.
What happened between Paul Gauguin and Vincent van Gogh in Arles?
Vincent van Gogh and Paul Gauguin spent nine weeks painting together at Vincent's Yellow House in Arles during 1888. Their relationship deteriorated until on the evening of the 23rd of December 1888 Vincent cut off his own left ear before Gauguin left Arles never seeing him again.
When and how did Paul Gauguin die in Hiva-Oa?
Paul Gauguin died suddenly on the morning of the 8th of May 1903 found dead at eleven o'clock by neighbor Tioka who confirmed death traditionally by biting scalp. His health had deteriorated rapidly with pain requiring morphine injections by July 1902.