Gauguin, Paul, 1848-1903
Biography
He was one of the leading French painters of the Postimpressionist period. He is noted for his imaginative subjects and expressive use of color, in attempts to capture a more primitive emotion in his works. He professed an appreciation of exotic peoples, whom he believed to be innocent of modern civilization's woes.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
From Gericault to Renoir: Original Etchings and Lithographs, October 18-November 8, 1943
An exhibition of etchings and lithographs by nineteenth and early twentieth century artists, arranged and circulated by the Galerie St. Etienne in New York City. The exhibition records span five folders.
Nineteenth Century Paintings from the Collection of Mr. Arthur Sachs, October 21, 1950
An exhibition of 9 paintings by nineteenth-century French artists, from the collection of Arthur Sachs, supplemented by 6 paintings from the museum’s permanent and loan collections. The exhibition records span one folder of photographs plus coverage in the CPLH bulletin.
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