Paul Gauguin Libros

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Unappreciated during his lifetime, Paul Gauguin (1848-1903) is now celebrated as a key figure in French postimpressionism and an early modernism pioneer. A rebel in both art and life, he abandoned his bourgeois upbringing and stockbroker career to pursue painting. Disillusioned by the "hypocrisy of civilization," he left Paris for the South Seas, settling first in Tahiti and later in the Marquesas Islands, never to return to Europe. In his final months, he penned a witty and revealing autobiographical memoir, requesting its publication after his death. This work first appeared in French in 1918 and was translated into English three years later. As noted by his son Émile in the preface, the journals offer an illuminating self-portrait of Gauguin, highlighting his goodness, humor, insurgent spirit, and disdain for hypocrisy. These candid reflections encompass his views on fellow artists in Paris, his tumultuous relationship with Van Gogh, and the allure of Polynesian women, while also shedding light on his challenging life in the islands. This facsimile reproduces the first American translation from a rare 1921 limited edition, featuring full-page sketches by Gauguin, providing unique insights into both the man and the artist. Translated from French by Van Wyck Brooks (1886-1963).

This unique book gives equal weight to Gauguin's activities, both as an artist and a writer, providing a rare insight into his intractable character and uncompromising ideals.

Impressions from two years in Tahiti form a compelling autobiographical fragment, enhanced by 24 black-and-white illustrations. In 1891, Paul Gauguin fled "filthy Europe" seeking an unspoiled paradise in Tahiti, where he painted 66 magnificent canvases and kept notes that became Noa Noa. This journal captures his thoughts and impressions during that time, reproduced here from a rare 1919 edition in a lucid translation that reflects his unpretentious style. Each page reveals Gauguin's keen observations of Tahiti and its people, alongside his passionate quest for inner harmony, which he expressed so profoundly on canvas. His prose is as seductive as his paintings, filled with evocative descriptions of warm seas, hidden lagoons, lush forests, and beautiful Maori women. The journal offers a captivating glimpse into the soul of a genius and Oceanian culture, eloquently expressing the brief moments of happiness he found among the Tahitians. It provides insight into his motives and a deeper appreciation of his art. This manuscript gives unparalleled access to Gauguin's thoughts as he sought spiritual peace and shaped a unique artistic style that transformed modern art. This affordable edition, enhanced by Gauguin's South Seas drawings, makes a passionate testament accessible to all art lovers.