WILD THING A Life of Paul Gauguin

Elizabeth Wiley narrates this extensive biography based on new research on the French artist Paul Gauguin (1848-1903) as if it were a wondrous adventure tale. Gauguin began as a Post-Impressionist and Symbolist but is best known for his unique paintings of Tahitian women and his tumultuous friendship with Van Gogh. Discovering art in his early 30s, he freed himself from his career as a stockbroker, his marriage, and his five children and set sail for a new life in French Polynesia. Wiley's expressive voice is full of color and animation befitting Gauguin's bold use of color, native island themes, and uninhibited lifestyle. She brings warmth and delight into the most mundane details, transporting the listener on an odyssey from Europe to the Marquesas Islands and Tahiti with an unforgettable artist. J.E.S. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: MAY 2025]