Publisher's Synopsis
""Paul Gauguin: His Life and Art"" by John Gould Fletcher is a comprehensive biography of the famous French artist, Paul Gauguin. The book covers Gauguin's life from his childhood in Peru to his death in the Marquesas Islands. It explores his relationships with his family, friends, and lovers, as well as his struggles with poverty, illness, and addiction.Fletcher delves into Gauguin's artistic development, tracing his evolution from a stockbroker to a full-time painter. He discusses Gauguin's influences, including the Impressionists and the Symbolists, and the impact of his travels to Tahiti and other exotic locations on his work.The book also provides a detailed analysis of Gauguin's art, examining his use of color, form, and composition, and his innovative approach to subject matter. Fletcher explores the themes of Gauguin's paintings, including his interest in primitivism, spirituality, and the natural world.Overall, ""Paul Gauguin: His Life and Art"" is a comprehensive and engaging biography that provides valuable insights into the life and work of one of the most important artists of the 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in art history, French culture, or the life of this fascinating individual.1921. Eugene Henri Paul Gauguin was a French stockbroker who painted as a hobby. He was associated with Pissarro and Cezanne and in 1883, Gauguin began to devote himself to painting. He developed the synthetism style, and emphasized the conceptual method of representation, while using pure color and bold lines. While in his studios in Tahiti and the Marquesas Islands, he sent back wonderfully colorful and brilliant canvases. To this day, Gauguin is considered the foremost post-Impressionist French painter.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
