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6 works across 3 institutions
Los Angeles holds 6 works by Paul Gauguin across 3 institutions, including Getty Center, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and Hammer Museum.
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.
Collections in this city
Getty Center
💎 Hidden GemLos Angeles · 1 work on display
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
💎 Hidden GemLos Angeles · 4 works on display
Hammer Museum
💎 Hidden GemLos Angeles · 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 Los Angeles?
Our current data shows 6 Paul Gauguin paintings on display in Los Angeles, spread across the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Getty Center, and 1 other venue. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in Los Angeles has the most Paul Gauguin paintings?
Los Angeles County Museum of Art holds the largest share, with 4 works by Paul Gauguin in Los Angeles.
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 Los Angeles
LA's art museums are spread across the city and not walkable between — a car or rideshare is essential. LACMA and the Hammer Museum are in mid-city; the Getty Center is in Brentwood with spectacular views (free entry, parking fee). The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) is in Downtown.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.