Paul Gauguin (7 June 1848 – 8 May 1903)

Paul Gauguin was a French Post-Impressionist artist. Gauguin quit his job and left his wife and children to pursue painting. Gauguin moved away from city life to the country. In his paintings, Gauguin used many vivid colors. He was influenced by folk art and Japanese prints. Unsatisfied even with country life, he moved to Tahiti where he painted. He wanted to move away from normal human society to get to the raw core of humans. Tahiti was perfect because of how underdeveloped the people were there.