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“I want only silence, silence and again silence. Let me die quite and forgotten, or if I must live, let me live more quite, and forgotten still...”

Quote by Paul Gauguin

Book:The Letters of Paul Gauguin to Georges Daniel De Monfreid - Scholar's Choice Edition

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The Letters of Paul Gauguin to Georges Daniel De Monfreid - Scholar's Choice Edition

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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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