Paul Gauguin was first a sailor; then a successful stockbroker in Paris. In 1874 he began to paint at weekends as a Sunday painter. Nine years later; after a stock-market crash; he felt confident of his ability to earn a living for his family by painting and he resigned his position and took up the painterrsquo;s brush full time. Following the lead of Ceacute;zanne; Gauguin painted still-lifes from the very beginning of his artistic career. He even owned a still-life by Ceacute;zanne; which is shown in Gauguinrsquo;s painting Portrait of Marie Lagadu. The year 1891 was crucial for Gauguin. In that year he left France for Tahiti; where he stayed till 1893. This stay in Tahiti determined his future life and career; for in 1895; after a sojourn in France; he returned there for good. In Tahiti; Gauguin discovered primitive art; with its flat forms and violent colours; belonging to an untamed nature. With absolute sincerity; he transferred them onto his canvas. His paintings from then on reflected this style: a radical simplification of drawing; brilliant; pure; bright colours; an ornamental type composition; and a deliberate flatness of planes. Gauguin termed this style ldquo;synthetic symbolismrdquo;.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Good read for anyone interested in George Washington!By Richard D. LangstonWarren Binghams new book; "George Washingtons 1791 Southern Tour"; is a enjoyable read. Bingham explains his passion for this subject and then takes the reader back to 1791 Philadelphia. He sets the stage with what you might call "the history of the history". The rest of the book follows Washington and crew as they make their way through Maryland; Virginia; North and South Carolina; Georgia; and back again. Filled with journal writings from Washington himself; Bingham takes what could be a dry subject and gives it life. This book is for anyone; Southerner or not; history buff or not; who enjoys a brief look at our countrys early post-colonial setting. Regardless of whether Washington really slept in your town; youll enjoy this book!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. a great book that will be of interest to touristsBy Emma WI bought this as a present for my father; who is a Washington enthusiast. Binghams done it perfectly: a great book that will be of interest to tourists; history buffs; and scholars; too. Nicely written; informative; and fun. Three cheers!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Entertaining; well researched guided tour of the old South!By Charles W. CristWarren Bingham presents an entertaining and well researched book about our first Presidents travels through the South. You can use it as a tour guide to many interesting places; some small and off todays beaten paths; making it a fun experience.
