Eugène Henri Paul Gauguin, a French neo-impressionist painter known for his vivid paintings with flat, bold colors and mystical symbols, was born on June 7, 1848. His art revolutionized the art world by breaking away from traditional artistic conventions.

Paul Gauguin spends his early childhood in Lima, Peru.

In 1850, Gauguin's family settled in Peru, where he experienced a privileged childhood that left a lasting impression on him. This period of his life would later influence his artistic style and subject matter.

Due to political tensions in France, the Gauguins sail to Peru. Clovis Gauguin suffers a stroke and dies during the voyage. Aline, Marie, and Paul live in Lima, Peru with Aline's great-uncle for three years.

Aline, Marie, and Paul return to France to live with Paul's grandfather, Guillaume Gauguin, in Orléans. The elder Gauguin wishes to make his only grandchildren his heirs.

Aline's great-uncle, Don Pio de Tristan Moscoso, dies in Peru.

In 1860, Paul Gauguin starts his education at the prestigious boarding school Petit Séminaire de la Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin near Orléans, where he will spend the next three years. He will later refer to this school throughout his life.

Gauguin's family moved to Paris where he attended a pre-naval college, marking a significant transition in his early life.

On December 7, 1865, at the age of 17, Paul Gauguin boards the ship Luzitano as a merchant marine to fulfill his military service obligation. This experience will later influence his artistic career.

In 1866, Gauguin embarks on a 13-month round-the-world voyage as a second lieutenant on a ship named 'Chili'. Unfortunately, during this voyage, his mother passes away, leaving him with her final advice to focus on his career despite being unpopular with her friends.

Gauguin's mother passed away on July 7, 1867, but he only found out about her death several months later through a letter from his sister Marie while he was in India.

Aline Maria Gauguin dies on July 27, 1867, at the age of 42. In her will, she appoints Gustave Arosa as the legal guardian of her children, including Paul Gauguin, until they come of age.

After receiving news of his mother's passing in Saint-Cloud, Paul Gauguin disembarks at Le Havre on December 14, 1867. This event marks a significant moment in his life and future decisions.

In 1868, Paul Gauguin enlists in the navy and serves as a sailor third-class aboard the Jérôme-Napoléon in Cherbourg. This experience will shape his worldview and artistic inspiration.

By 1871, Gauguin is employed as a broker's agent at Bertin's in Paris. It is here that he meets Claude Emile Shuffenecker, who later becomes his friend and art study partner. This period marks Gauguin's transition into the world of art.

After traveling the world with the merchant marines, Paul Gauguin settled in Paris as a stockbroker in 1872. He started painting and building an art collection during this time.

Paul Gauguin marries Mette-Sophie Gad in a Lutheran church in Paris at the age of 25.

Emil Gauguin, the son of Paul Gauguin and Mette-Sophie Gad, is born in Paris almost nine months after their marriage.

Paul Gauguin and Mette-Sophie Gad move from their Paris apartment to a house in a fashionable neighborhood west of the Champs Élysées.

In 1876, Gauguin welcomes his first child, Aline. This event coincides with his work being accepted at the Salon for the first time, marking a milestone in his artistic career.

On December 24, 1877, Aline Gauguin is born, becoming the only daughter of Paul Gauguin and his wife Mette.

In 1879, Paul Gauguin's painting was accepted by the prestigious Paris Salon, a significant recognition for the artist.

In 1880, Gauguin made his debut as a professional artist at the Fifth Impressionist exhibition by submitting seven paintings and a marble bust of his wife, Mette. Despite receiving negative reviews and being labeled as a 'second-tier' Impressionist, Gauguin was oddly encouraged by the criticism.

Gauguin displays eight paintings and two sculptures at the Sixth Impressionist exhibition. One of his works, Nude Study (Woman Sewing), receives positive reviews, establishing him as a recognized artist.

After the stock market crashed in 1882, Gauguin decided to pursue a career as a full-time artist. He explored various artistic styles and techniques, heavily influenced by artists like Pissarro and Cézanne.

In January 1883, Paul Gauguin and Camille Pissarro worked together in Pontoise, possibly influencing each other's artistic styles.

In 1884, facing financial challenges, Gauguin relocates his family to Rouen and later to Copenhagen. Despite difficulties, this period marks a significant shift in Gauguin's life as he navigates new environments and struggles with his career.

In June 1885, Paul Gauguin made the pivotal decision to dedicate himself fully to his career as an artist, marking a significant turning point in his life.

In July 1885, Mette, Gauguin's wife, sails to Copenhagen to explore job opportunities for both of them. She discovers that she can teach French to Danish clients and that Denmark is interested in collecting Impressionist works.

In early November 1885, Mette and the children relocate to Copenhagen. Paul Gauguin joins them several weeks later. Gauguin struggles in Denmark, finding his job as a sales representative demeaning.

Paul Gauguin submits 19 canvases to the Eighth Impressionist exhibition in May and June, inviting his friends Émile Schuffenecker and Odilon Redon to exhibit as well.

In June 1886, Gauguin decides to leave his wife Mette and four children in Copenhagen and returns to Paris with his son Clovis. He faces challenges in Paris due to increased competition in the art world and his reputation as a social outcast.

In April 1887, Gauguin sailed to the French Caribbean island of Martinique with the painter Charles Laval, aiming to 'live like a savage'. His works during this time, such as Tropical Vegetation and By the Sea, showcased a departure from Impressionist techniques.

In June 1887, the artist Paul Gauguin relocates to Martinique.

In November, Gauguin returns to Paris, moves in with Émile Schuffenecker, and becomes friends with Vincent and Theo van Gogh. Theo exhibits Gauguin's work and buys some pieces.

Vincent van Gogh confronted Gauguin with a razor on the evening of December 23, 1888, leading to a series of events that culminated in Vincent cutting off his own ear. This incident marked a significant and tragic moment in the relationship between the two artists.

On December 25, 1888, Paul Gauguin departed for Paris from Arles, France.

In 1889, Gauguin organized a renegade exhibition at a café owned by Mr. Volpini during the 1889 Exposition Universelle in Paris. The Volpini exhibition showcased Gauguin's first venture into printmaking, featuring zincographs on yellow paper that symbolized modernity and spirituality.

On March 23, 1891, Paul Gauguin participates in a banquet held in honor of the French Symbolist poet Stéphane Mallarmé. This event showcases Gauguin's involvement in the cultural and artistic circles of the time.

In April 1891, Paul Gauguin embarked on a journey to Tahiti with the intention of escaping European civilization and seeking inspiration for his art in the primitive idyll of the island. He promised to return a rich man and make a fresh start.

On April 4, 1891, Gauguin embarks on a journey to Tahiti after selling 30 paintings. He arrives on June 28 and begins working on his autobiography Noa Noa, spending the next 12 years in the South Seas and creating some of his most renowned artwork.

Paul Gauguin arrives in Papeete, Tahiti on June 8, after a journey funded by the sale of his paintings. Unfortunately, he is ill with bronchitis upon arrival.

On August 13, Gauguin's ex-model and mistress, Juliette Huais, gives birth to a daughter named Germaine.

On December 8, Gauguin sends eight of his Tahitian paintings to Copenhagen for an exhibition, which brings him some success and publicity in Scandinavian and German art circles.

In June 1893, Paul Gauguin comes back to France.

In July 1893, Paul Gauguin made the decision to leave Tahiti, never to see his Tahitian wife Teha'amana or her child again. This marked the end of his time in the South Pacific and the beginning of a new chapter in his artistic journey.

In August 1893, Gauguin returned to France from Tahiti, where he continued to paint Tahitian subjects and held an exhibition at the Durand-Ruel gallery in November 1894.

In November of 1893, despite many paintings being considered masterpieces, 33 out of 44 fail to sell, leaving Gauguin in a challenging financial situation.

An exhibition at the Durand-Ruel gallery in November 1894 was a moderate success for Gauguin, where 11 out of 40 paintings were sold at elevated prices.

In 1895, Paul Gauguin embarked on his second journey to Tahiti, facing financial difficulties and relying on friends for a cheap passage. His relationship with his wife deteriorated, and he left Europe for good.

Gauguin's daughter, born to his young Tahitian mistress, Pau'ura, died shortly after birth on Christmas Day 1896. This tragic event was depicted in Gauguin's painting of 1896 titled Te tamari no atua.

In April 1897, Gauguin received the news that his favorite daughter Aline had died from pneumonia. This added to his challenges as he also had to vacate his house due to its land being sold.

At the end of 1898, Gauguin completed his monumental painting 'Where Do We Come From? What Are We? Where Are We Going?', which he considered his masterpiece and final artistic testament. The painting was exhibited in Paris the following year.

In 1899, Gauguin began experimenting with oil transfer drawings, combining drawing and printmaking to achieve a primordial aesthetic. This technique allowed him to create depth and texture in his works.

In February 1900, Gauguin became the editor of Les Guêpes, a local journal in Tahiti. He continued in this role until he left Tahiti in September 1901, using the paper to criticize the colonial government and officialdom.

On September 16, 1901, Gauguin established his residence in Atuona on the island of Hiva-Oa in the Marquesas Islands. This move marked his attempt to find a more primitive society and continue his artistic pursuits in a new environment.

On May 27, 1902, the steamer service Croix du Sud was shipwrecked off the Apataki atoll, leaving the island without mail or supplies for three months. Gauguin expressed his frustration by penning an angry letter to Governor Petit, highlighting the challenges faced by the islanders.

In March 27, 1903, Paul Gauguin was fined 500 francs and sentenced to three months' imprisonment for libeling a gendarme in Hiva 'Oa. He immediately filed an appeal and was in the process of raising funds to travel for the appeal when he passed away.

Paul Gauguin, the French painter who sought inspiration in Polynesia to escape modernity and artistic conventions, passed away on May 8, 1903. Despite not achieving great success during his lifetime, his unique style and use of symbols left a lasting impact on the art world.

On September 5, 1903, the letters, manuscripts, and paintings of Paul Gauguin were auctioned in Papeete. The dispersal of his effects led to the loss of valuable information about his later years. His less valuable effects were also auctioned in Atuona.

The 1906 retrospective exhibition featured Gauguin's sculpture Oviri, a phallic figure of the Tahitian goddess of life and death intended for Gauguin's grave. This sculpture directly influenced Picasso's interest in sculpture, ceramics, and print-making, leading to his seminal work Les Demoiselles d'Avignon.

A book by Charles Morice about Paul Gauguin, published in Paris in 1919.

In 1921, John Gould Fletcher published a book titled 'Paul Gauguin: His Life and Art', providing insights into the life and artistic works of the renowned artist Paul Gauguin.

In 1937, Pola Gauguin translated and published a book titled 'My Father, Paul Gauguin', shedding light on the personal life and experiences of the artist Paul Gauguin.

Maurice Malingue edited a collection of Gauguin's letters, translated by H. Stenning, published in London in 1948.

Jean Loize's book about the painter Georges-Daniel de Monfreid and his relics of Gauguin, released in Paris in 1951.

Charles Chassé's work on Gauguin and his era, published in Paris in 1955.

A book by Robert Goldwater about Paul Gauguin, published in New York in 1957.

Maurice Malingue's article in L'Oeil journal in 1959, presenting new information about Gauguin.

Gauguin's son Jean René, who became a well-known sculptor and socialist, passed away on April 21, 1961, in Copenhagen.

Christopher Gray's publication focusing on Gauguin's sculptures and ceramics, released in Baltimore in 1963.

Merete Bodelsen's book specifically about Gauguin's ceramics, published in London in 1964.

Bengt Danielsson's book detailing Gauguin's time in the South Seas, published in Garden City, New Jersey in 1966.

Wayne Andersen's work assisted by Barbara Klein, exploring Gauguin's paradise lost, published in New York in 1971.

Vojtech Jirat-Wasiutynski's Ph.D. dissertation from Princeton in 1975, later published in New York and London in 1978, focusing on Gauguin in the context of symbolism.

Jehanne Teilhet-Fiske's interpretation of Gauguin's Polynesian symbolism, published in Ann Arbor, Michigan in 1983.

Victor Merlhès edited the correspondence of Paul Gauguin, with the first volume released in Paris in 1984.

An exhibition catalog from the Musée Départemental du Prieuré in Saint-Germain-en-Laye in 1985, exploring Gauguin's path and influence.

The Musée d'Orsay acquired Gauguin's sculpture Oviri in 1987, a work that had been exhibited only once since 1906. This acquisition highlighted the masterpiece status of Oviri and its relevance to Picasso's works leading up to Les Demoiselles d'Avignon.

An article from May 8, 1988, discussing Gauguin's influence on primitivist modernism.

An article from July 1989, exploring the intricate relationship between Gauguin's art and the primitivist gaze.

Belinda Thomson's edited work 'Gauguin by Himself' from Boston in 1993, delving into Gauguin's personal perspective.

David Sweetman's comprehensive biography of Paul Gauguin, published in London in 1995.

Stephen F. Eisenman's book 'Gauguin's Skirt' from New York in 1997, exploring aspects of Gauguin's life and art.

Ingo F. Walther's book 'Gauguin', published in 2000, offers a comprehensive look at the art and life of Paul Gauguin. The book delves into Gauguin's unique style and artistic contributions.

Nancy Mowll Mathews published a book titled 'Paul Gauguin: An Erotic Life' in New Haven in 2001, exploring the controversial and sensual aspects of the artist's life.

An article dated June 21, 2002, praising an exhibition that does justice to Gauguin's larger-than-life persona.

Published on October 14, 2003, discussing a collection of Gauguin's works in New York.

An article from March 5, 2004, exploring Gauguin's interpretation of paradise through his art.

Richard R. Bretell and Anne-Birgitte Fonsmark curated an exhibition titled 'Gauguin and Impressionism' at the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth and Ordrupgaard in Copenhagen in 2005, shedding light on Gauguin's relationship with Impressionism.

Henri Dorra delved into the symbolism of Paul Gauguin's art in the book 'The Symbolism of Paul Gauguin: Erotica, Exotica and the Great Dilemmas of Humanity' published in Berkeley and Los Angeles in 2007.

Review from September 24, 2010, discussing Gauguin's artistic representation of Tahitian paradise.

A review from September 28, 2010, highlighting the post-Impressionist exhibition at De Young, focusing on Gauguin's role.

In 2014, Gauguin's painting 'When Will You Marry' became the world's third most expensive artwork, fetching $210 million at an auction.

The Marquesas 1901–1903 refers to a specific period in the life of Paul Gauguin, a renowned French artist. During this time, Gauguin lived in the Marquesas Islands, where he created some of his most famous artworks.

Caroline Boyle Turner presented 'Gauguin & the Marquesas: Paradise Found?' in Brittany in 2016, exploring Gauguin's artistic journey and inspiration in the Marquesas Islands.

Gloria Lynn Groom edited the exhibition 'Gauguin: artist as alchemist' held at the Art Institute of Chicago and Reunion des musees nationaux Grand Palais in Paris in 2017, exploring Gauguin's innovative artistic processes.