One of the most remarkable periods in the life of Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) resulted in a tragedy that he never recovered from. It’s clear that the Post-Impressionist artist’s mental health was rather shaky, but it was a fellow artist who pushed him off the cliff into insanity. He initially intended to start an art …
Paul Gauguin paintings
There are plenty of examples of artists who never managed to be appreciated during their lifetime. This French artist is another great example of this. Paul Gauguin (1848-1903) never truly focused on his art until after he got married in 1773. Unfortunately, his new passion resulted in divorce over a decade later. Disgruntled by Western …
When this French artist started taking his art a bit too seriously, it resulted in a divorce from his Danish wife. Paul Gauguin (1848-1903) traveled the world and visited various places in France in an attempt to make a name for himself. This never really happened during his lifetime, although he is considered to be …
When this French artist traveled to Tahiti, he experienced several personal setbacks. His Magnum Opus is the culmination of his personal struggle during this period. Paul Gauguin (1848-1903) was a renowned Post-Impressionist artist who never really manage to succeed during his lifetime. He became, however, a great source of inspiration for other avant-garde artists at …