Paul Gauguin — At Eternity's Gate Character Profile

About Paul Gauguin

A fellow artist invited by Theo to Arles. His initial presence excites Vincent, but their relationship quickly deteriorates. Gauguin's impending departure triggers Vincent's breakdown and ear-cutting incident. He later provides a mid-credits narration reflecting on Vincent's artistic preferences.

Paul Gauguin appears in 2 titles

• Midnight in Paris (2011) — character page
• At Eternity's Gate (2018)

Character Facts

Played by

Oscar Isaac

Appears in

At Eternity's Gate (2018)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• Paul Gauguin — related — Dr. Paul Gachet (Mathieu Amalric)
• Paul Gauguin — related — Theo van Gogh (Rupert Friend)
• Paul Gauguin — related — Johanna van Gogh-Bonger (Amira Casar)
• Paul Gauguin — Conflict Rival — Vincent van Gogh (Willem Dafoe)

  Artistic tension escalates as their creative philosophies clash.

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• Madame Ginoux (Emmanuelle Seigner)
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