Wild Thing : A Life of Paul Gauguin by Sue Prideaux 9780571365937

Wild Thing : A Life of Paul Gauguin
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Lauded by prestigious publications and shortlisted for the esteemed Baillie Gifford Prize, this groundbreaking biography offers a fresh perspective on the controversial and pioneering artist Paul Gauguin. Penned by the award-winning author of 'I Am Dynamite!: A Life of Nietzsche', this lavishly illustrated tome is the first comprehensive examination of Gauguin's life in over three decades.

While Gauguin is primarily celebrated as a post-Impressionist luminary whose audacious use of colour and composition revolutionised Western art, his multifaceted life beyond the canvas is less well-known. From his early career as a Parisian stockbroker to his struggles following the 1882 financial crash, Gauguin's journey led him to diverse roles: a tarpaulin salesman in Copenhagen, a canal digger in Panama City, and a crusading journalist exposing colonial injustices in Tahiti.

In 'Wild Thing', Sue Prideaux meticulously unravels the complex tapestry of Gauguin's life. With keen insight, she illuminates the myriad influences that shaped his artistic vision: his privileged Peruvian upbringing, his rebellious French youth, the electric atmosphere of the Paris art scene, his marriage to Mette, and pivotal encounters with Vincent van Gogh and August Strindberg. Prideaux also explores the magnetic pull of French Polynesia on Gauguin's psyche and work.

Drawing upon a wealth of newly uncovered material and unprecedented access to the artist's family, Prideaux deftly balances Gauguin's creative brilliance with his personal flaws. This captivating narrative invites readers to reassess their understanding of this enigmatic figure, offering a nuanced and compelling portrait that challenges long-held myths about one of art history's most intriguing personalities.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9780571365937
Book Author: Sue Prideaux
Book Format: Hardback
Book Imprint: Faber & Faber
Book Publisher: Faber & Faber
Book Dimensions: 240 x 160 x 30 cm
Book Publication Date: 2024-12-09
Book Pagination: 416 pages
Book Weight: 918g
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