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Frankfurt's Städel Museum 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.
Städel Museum
Frankfurt · 1 work on display
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 Frankfurt?
Our current data shows 1 Paul Gauguin painting on display in Frankfurt, held at the Städel Museum.
Which museum in Frankfurt has the most Paul Gauguin paintings?
Städel Museum holds all 1 known Paul Gauguin work in Frankfurt.
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 Frankfurt
Frankfurt's Museumsufer (Museum Embankment) lines the south bank of the River Main with a dozen museums within walking distance of each other — the Städel is the standout for fine art. A combined ticket is good value if visiting multiple Museumsufer institutions. The S-Bahn station Museumsufer is the closest stop.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.