“Out in the sun, some painters are lined up. The first is copying nature, the second is copying the first, the third is copying the second... You see the sequence.”
Quote by Paul Gauguin
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The Intimate Journals of Paul Gauguin
This book offers a glimpse into the thoughts, experiences, and artistic inspirations of Paul Gauguin, providing readers with an intimate look at the life and mind of one of the most influential painters of the late 19th century. more
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Paul Gauguin
Paul Gauguin was a French Post-Impressionist painter known for his distinctive use of color and symbolism. His works often depicted the landscapes and people of Tahiti, reflecting his longing for a primitive way of life. Gauguin is a significant figure in art history, profoundly influencing later artists. more
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Source: Noa Noa: The Tahitian Journal
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Source: Noa Noa: The Tahitian Journal
“I'd like to write the way I do my paintings, that is, as fantasy takes me, as the moon dictates.”
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Source: Noa Noa: The Tahitian Journal
“Whatever may happen the sun will rise tomorrow as it rose to-day, beneficent and serene.”
“Happiness and work rose up together with the sun, radiant like it.”
Source: Noa Noa: Voyage to Tahiti. [Translated from the Original MS. by Jonathan Griffin. Postscript by Jean Lize].