Gauguin
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- proper noun
- /ɡoʊˈɡæn/
- The vibrant colors in Paul Gauguin's paintings reflect his unique style.
- Paul Gauguin
- Gauguin painting
- Gauguin, Bernard
Examples
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After the December crisis in Arles and Gauguin's departure, Van Gogh painted from nature until the summer of 1889.
Academic text (1993) -
It's over by Tahiti where Gauguin ran away to paint.
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To me, he is very much a Paul Gauguin come to life.
Blog text (11) -
Look at the colors Paul Gauguin uses to express himself, right?
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Why did Gauguin pick this title for such a bizarre and beautiful painting?
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Dear lady, please remember the words of the painter Paul Gauguin who said, "The ugly may be beautiful... but the pretty, never."
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I introduced Gauguin into the curriculum for his art style, not necessarily for his personal style.
Academic text (2003) -
If you need any inspiration on essence you can see the essence of Paul Gauguin in this self-portrait.
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Any connoisseur of fine art can tell you, Walter Keane and Paul Gauguin have a lot in common.
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The Post-Impressionists alone were represented by eighteen van Goghs, fourteen Cezannes, and thirteen Gauguins.
Academic text (1998)
Synonyms
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A French painter who used bright colours and worked in the South Pacific
Surface Forms
Etymology
The name Gauguin is a French family name from Brittany and is best known as the last name of the painter Paul Gauguin. Because he left Europe to live and paint in Tahiti, the name Gauguin now often makes people think of bold colors and South Pacific scenes.