Paul Gauguin achieved a high public profile during his lifetime and was one of the first artists of his generation to achieve international recognition. However, his prominence has always had much to do with the dramatic events of his life - his self-imposed exile on a remote South Sea island, his turbulent relationships with his colleagues - and with the appeal of his art. Belinda Thomson offers a comprehensive and accessible account of the life and work of one of the most original artists of the late 19th century.

Gauguin's work - painting, sculpture, prints and ceramics - is analysed in the light of his public image, his relationship with his contemporaries, his exhibitions and their critical reception. His private world, beliefs and aspirations are revealed through his extensive collection of diaries, letters and other writings. Completely updated, based on the reflections of thirty years of research since its first edition, Thomson's text remains the best introduction to this controversial and often contradictory artist.

• Pages: 365
• Language: English
• Author: Belinda Thomson
• Year: 2021
• MODEL: 9780500204719

Publisher: Thames and Hudson