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1 work across 1 institution
Berlin's Alte Nationalgalerie holds 1 work by Paul Gauguin (1848–1903) — the city's entire known holding of this artist in a single institution.
Gauguin abandoned his Paris career as a stockbroker in his mid-thirties to become a full-time painter. After working alongside van Gogh in Arles, he spent his most productive years in Tahiti and the Marquesas Islands, where his bold use of colour and non-Western subject matter directly influenced Matisse and the Fauves.
Alte Nationalgalerie
Berlin · 1 work on display
The Alte Nationalgalerie on Museum Island holds German and European art from the 19th century — Romantic, Biedermeier, Impressionist, and Realist — in a striking neo-classical temple. The most focused and manageable of the Museum Island institutions.
About the artist
Paul Gauguin
French · Post-Impressionism / Symbolism · 1848–1903
Gauguin abandoned his Paris career as a stockbroker in his mid-thirties to become a full-time painter. After working alongside van Gogh in Arles, he spent his most productive years in Tahiti and the Marquesas Islands, where his bold use of colour and non-Western subject matter directly influenced Matisse and the Fauves.
Key works
Where Do We Come From? What Are We? Where Are We Going?Spirit of the Dead WatchingTwo Tahitian Women
Frequently asked questions
How many Paul Gauguin paintings are on display in Berlin?
Our current data shows 1 Paul Gauguin painting on display in Berlin, held at the Alte Nationalgalerie.
Which museum in Berlin has the most Paul Gauguin paintings?
Alte Nationalgalerie holds all 1 known Paul Gauguin work in Berlin.
Where else can I see Paul Gauguin's paintings?
Paul Gauguin's paintings are distributed across museums in multiple countries. Our artist page lists every city in our collection where their work is currently on display — use it to plan a multi-city trip or find works closer to home. Browse all cities for Paul Gauguin →
Planning your visit to Berlin
Berlin's main art museums are clustered on Museum Island (Museumsinsel), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, plus a second concentration around Potsdamer Platz and the Kulturforum. The Berlin Museum Pass (3-day) covers the Gemäldegalerie, Alte Nationalgalerie, and all state museums for a single price. The S-Bahn and U-Bahn network makes most museums accessible within 10 minutes.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.