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Tokyo's National Museum of Western Art holds 4 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 Western Art
Tokyo · 4 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 Tokyo?
Our current data shows 4 Paul Gauguin paintings on display in Tokyo, spread across the National Museum of Western Art. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in Tokyo has the most Paul Gauguin paintings?
National Museum of Western Art holds all 4 known Paul Gauguin works in Tokyo.
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 Tokyo
Tokyo's major art museums are in Ueno Park (Tokyo National Museum, National Museum of Western Art) and in Roppongi (Mori Art Museum, National Art Center). The Tokyo Metro is efficient and easy to navigate with an IC card. Pre-booking is essential for blockbuster exhibitions; check museum websites well in advance.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.