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Budapest's Hungarian National Gallery holds 2 works 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.
Hungarian National Gallery
Budapest · 2 works on display
The National Gallery on Trafalgar Square houses one of the world's great collections of Western European painting, from the 13th to the 19th century, with particular strength in the Dutch Golden Age and Impressionism. Entry to the permanent collection is free.
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 Budapest?
Our current data shows 2 Paul Gauguin paintings on display in Budapest, spread across the Hungarian National Gallery. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in Budapest has the most Paul Gauguin paintings?
Hungarian National Gallery holds all 2 known Paul Gauguin works in Budapest.
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 Budapest
Budapest's Museum of Fine Arts is on Heroes' Square (Hősök tere) at the end of Andrássy Boulevard — take the M1 metro (one of the world's oldest underground lines) to reach it. Most major museums are free for EU citizens under 26 and offer significant discounts with a Budapest Card.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.