Paul Gauguin
French painter and printmaker (1848–1903)
1848 — 1903
Quick Facts
Profession
French painter and printmaker (1848–1903)
Born
June 7, 1848
Died
1903 (age ~55)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
illustrator, painter, sculptor
FranceBorn in ParisDied in Atuona
1848
Born in Paris (1848-06-07)
1903
Died in Atuona
About
Eugène 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. He was also an influential practitioner of wood engraving and woodcuts as art forms. While only moderately successful during his lifetime, Gauguin has since been recognized for his experimental use of color and Synthetist style that were distinct from Impressionism.
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Who is Paul Gauguin?+
Eugène 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. He was also an influential practitioner of wood engraving and woodcuts as art forms. While only moderately success
What does the name Paul mean?+
The name Paul means "In the New Testament, Saul, Apostle to the Gentiles and author of fourteen epistles.. Etymology: From Paulus, from small. Paolo.". It is of English origin.
When was Paul Gauguin born?+
Paul Gauguin was born on June 7, 1848.
When did Paul Gauguin die?+
Paul Gauguin died in 1903, at approximately 55 years of age.
Name Meaning
In the New Testament, Saul, Apostle to the Gentiles and author of fourteen epistles.. Etymology: From Paulus, from small. Paolo.
The name Paul is of English origin, meaning "In the New Testament, Saul, Apostle to the Gentiles and author of fourteen epistles.. Etymology: From Paulus, from small. Paolo.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Paul — June 7, 1848
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Akbal
Night — darkness, mystery, dreams
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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Stood in front of your work for twenty minutes. Lost track of time.
— a museum visitor
Legend.
— anon
3am Wikipedia rabbit hole. Ended up here. No regrets.
— a night owl
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