Paul Gauguin, a 35-year-old stockbroker, abandoned his lucrative career to dedicate himself fully to painting. His bold, flat color palette gave his work a sense of personal expression, but it initially struggled for recognition. Despite poverty and obscurity, his paintings from Tahiti are now celebrated as Post-Impressionist masterpieces.
Post-Impressionists: Gauguin
After achieving financial success as a stockbroker, he decided to leave behind his lucrative career at the age of 35 to dedicate himself to his true passion, painting.
