Article: Gauguin and a brothel in Arles: Gauguin's stay in Arles with Van Gogh in 1888 had a transforming impact on his art parry because it was also a time of sexual awakening, argues Martin Gayford, using newly discovered evidence.(Paul Gauguin)

Gauguin and Van Gogh are the odd couple of art. For nine weeks, from 23 October to 23 December 1888, they lived together in 2 Place Lamartine, or the Yellow House, in Aries. This episode has been treated in children's books and a Hollywood movie--with Kirk Douglas as Vincent and Anthony Quinn as Gaugum. Everybody knows how they quarrelled, and Van Gogh spiralled down into madness. However, in the course of research for a book on the subject, I have been struck by how much remains to be discovered, especially from Gauguin's point of view. Discussion has always concentrated on the tense relationship between the two painters. But what did Gauguin get out of staying in Arles? ...

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