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The Mango Trees, Martinique
Paul Gauguin1887
Van Gogh Museum
Amsterdam, Netherlands
In the spring of 1887 Paul Gauguin faced such poor financial circumstances that he decided to seek his fortune elsewhere. Together with his friend Charles Laval he travelled to Panama, where he spent two weeks working on the Panama Canal to earn some money. The two artists then moved to Martinique. The island provided the inspiration for a number of colourful paintings. Gauguin cherished a romanticised view of Martinique.
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- Title: The Mango Trees, Martinique
- Creator: Paul Gauguin
- Creator Lifespan: 1848-06-07/1903-05-08
- Date Created: 1887
- Type: Painting
- Rights: Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam (Vincent van Gogh Foundation)
- External Link: The mangoes at Martinique
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