River Under the Trees, Martinique

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Paul Gauguin

1848-1903

Paul Gauguin, the renowned Post-Impressionist painter, is celebrated for his bold and evocative artworks that transport viewers to the lush, tropical landscapes of Tahiti and other Polynesian islands. Rejecting the constraints of European society, Gauguin sought to create a new artistic language that celebrated the beauty and spirituality of indigenous cultures, paving the way for the emergence of groundbreaking artistic movements.

Gauguin's artistic journey was marked by a deep fascination with the exotic and the primitive, a fascination that led him to abandon his comfortable life in Paris and embark on a series of voyages to the South Pacific. It was in these remote, untamed landscapes that Gauguin found the inspiration and creative freedom he had long sought, immersing himself in the magnificient colors, intricate patterns, and rich cultural traditions of the Polynesian people.

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Other Paintings by Paul Gauguin

A Meadow on the Banks of the Aven
Subject: Pastures and Meadows
Bathing, Dieppe
Subject: Beaches and Ocean
Bathing Place, Pont-Aven Port
Subject: Fields, Trees and Plants
Flowers and Carpet
Subject: Florals
Rouen Suburb
Subject: Fields, Trees and Plants
Two Women on the Beach
Subject: Women and Ladies
Girl with a Fan
Subject: Women and Ladies
Three Tahitians
Subject: Men and Women
The Market Gardens of Vaugirard
Subject: Villages and Towns