By Thomas Fagg

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Paul Gauguin

• By Thomas Fagg

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Facts

• 1.Born June 7, 1848.
• 2.In 1849 his fathers politics forced the family
  into exile, they had to move to Peru.
• 3.Father died during the crossing in France.
• 4.At age 17 he joined the Merchant Navy.

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More Facts

• 1. He traveled around the world for six years
• 2.Influenced by van Gogh and others impressionism
  he adopted his own style.
• 3.He died in 1904

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Famous Paintings
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Quotes

• Life is merely a fraction of a second. An
  infinitely small amount of time to fulfill our
  desires, our dreams, our passions.
• -Paul Gauguin
• A compromise is the art of dividing a cake, in
  such a way that everyone believes that he has got
  the biggest piece.
• -Paul Gauguin

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References

• Giorgione, Cole.
• Encyclopedia of Artists.
• New York
• Gauguin, Paul.
• http//www.lucidcafe.com/library/96jun/gauguin.htm
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• Gauguin, Paul.
• http//www.j-m-w-turner.co.uk/famous-painting.htm

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