gauguin

/ɡoˈɡɑ̃/ or /ɡoˈɡɛ̃/

Definitions

1. noun

A French Post-Impressionist painter who lived in Tahiti and was a key figure in the development of Expressionism.

“Pierre’s favorite artist to visit at the museum was Paul Gauguin.”

2. proper noun

A given name, a surname or a place name associated with the French Post-Impressionist painter Paul Gauguin.

“The Gauguin Museum in Paris features many of his famous artworks.”

3. verb

To paint or work in the style of Gauguin.

“The young artist was said to have gauguined his way through his new series of paintings.”

Synonyms

  • expressionist
  • post-impressionist

Antonyms

  • realist
  • representational