Paul Gauguin 85 High Resolution Images

Paul Gauguin's paintings are distinguished by bold areas of colour, simplified forms and a strong decorative quality. His work ranges from scenes of life in France to paintings made in Tahiti, offering an intriguing view of his changing subjects and style.

This download features 85 hi-res images in JPEG format by the artist Paul Gauguin.

The images are all 600dpi and range in size from 3272 pixels wide/tall to 14503 pixels wide/tall.

The pictures are out of copyright and in the public domain, so you are free to use them in whatever way you’d like, including commercial use.

Paul Gauguin (1848-1903) was born in Paris, however he spent much of his childhood in Peru where he experienced a privileged childhood. Following financial struggles, he returned to France and received a formal education. Initially, he pursued a career as a stockbroker while practicing art as a hobby, however, following the financial crisis of 1882, he made a pivotal decision to shift his focus entirely to painting.

Gauguin was heavily influenced by Impressionism but sought to break away from its emphasis on naturalism. He believed that colour should express emotion rather than merely replicate reality. This quest led him to develop a unique style characterized by bold colours, strong outlines, and an emphasis on flat shapes. His painting 'Vision After the Sermon' (1888) is a prime example of this innovative approach, showcasing a dramatic use of colour and a blend of reality and spirituality.

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