GauguinPart of the Eyewitness Art series, this book explores in depth the personality behind the work of Paul Gauguin. Also covered will be the important events, the key influences and the people - patrons, enemies, friends and lovers - who shaped the artist's life and work. Specially taken photographs of the works of art, with many close-up details provide true-to-life reproduction. |
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