Paul Gauguin, His Life and Art

A richly detailed portrait of Paul Gauguin unfolds against the turbulent backdrop of mid‑nineteenth‑century France. Born on the very day revolutionary barricades fell in Paris, his early life is painted with the same mix of social upheaval and quiet domestic influence that would later shape his artistic vision. The narrative follows his modest upbringing, his first steps into the world of journalism, and the formative moments that set a restless spirit on a course toward radical creativity.

Divided into five chronological sections, the book tracks Gauguin’s evolution—from his formative years and early experiments, through a fierce clash with Impressionism, to the pioneering days at Pont‑Aven, and his daring return to what he called “savagery” in the South Pacific. Illustrated with ten striking reproductions, including self‑portraits and vivid scenes of Tahitian life, the work offers listeners a visual sense of his bold palette while exploring his relentless challenge to the conventions of his time.