Painting of an interior at rue Carcel (Carcel Street), Paris
National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design
c. 1881
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6 works across 1 institution
Oslo's National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design holds 6 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.
National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design
💎 Hidden GemOslo · 6 works 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 Oslo?
Our current data shows 6 Paul Gauguin paintings on display in Oslo, spread across the National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in Oslo has the most Paul Gauguin paintings?
National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design holds all 6 known Paul Gauguin works in Oslo.
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 Oslo
Oslo's main museums include the Munch Museum on the waterfront and the National Museum near the City Hall, both free to enter. The Oslo Pass covers museums and public transport. The National Museum, opened in 2022, is the largest art museum in Scandinavia and houses the most famous version of Munch's The Scream.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.