A Portrait Beyond the Canvas

Paul Gauguin traded a Paris banking desk for Tahitian beaches, risking everything to paint the world in new colors. Noble Savage follows each bold pivot—friendships with Van Gogh and Pissarro, tropical self‑exile, and the scandal that shadowed his legacy.

Lawrence and Elisabeth Hanson weave letters, sketches, and sharp commentary into a fast‑moving narrative that feels as vibrant as Gauguin’s palette.

Quick Specs

• Format: Hardcover with original (well‑worn) dust jacket
• Year / Edition: 1954 • Second printing
• Pages: 299, illustrated
• Dimensions: 10 in H × 7 in W × 1 in D
• Language: English
• Genre: Biography / Art History

Condition

• Dust jacket shows heavy edge wear, small chips, and creases (see close‑ups)
• Pencil price note on front endpaper
• Interior pages clean; binding tight

About the Authors • Lawrence & Elisabeth Hanson

This husband‑and‑wife duo penned acclaimed biographies of the Brontës, Carlyle, and more. Their meticulous research and clear prose make complex lives accessible—and unforgettable.

Why You’ll Love It

• Brings Gauguin’s restless, globe‑hopping life into sharp focus
• Photo plates and sketches add visual context for art lovers
• Excellent reference for students, collectors, and anyone curious about post‑Impressionism

Gauguin defied convention at every turn—add his story to your shelf before this vintage edition disappears.

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