Paul Gauguin

Paul Gauguin (1848–1903) was a France painter, sculptor and graphic artist.

Also recorded as Eugene Henri Paul Gauguin; Paul Gaugin; Eugene-Henri Gauguin; Kao-keng; Pablo Gauguin; Eugène-Henri-Paul Gauguin.

Overview

The authority record associates the name with Post-impressionism, Pont-Aven School and Symbolism. Work is classified under portrait, landscape painting and figure. Places of work recorded in the authority include Paris, Martinique and Pont-Aven. Works named in the authority record include The Yellow Christ, Manaò tupapaú, When Will You Marry? and Ia Orana Maria. Catalogue entries for paintings state support, medium, dimensions and signature. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.

In detail

French painter and printmaker (1848–1903)

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Paul Gauguin”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q37693: Paul Gauguin

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