Paul Gaugin created Where do We Come From? What are We? Where are We Going?in 1897. The French painter traveled to Tahiti, for the second time, looking for a source of inspiration. In this Film Ideas video, discover Gaugin's mindset when he painted this famous work, his artistic approach, the elements in his depiction of life from birth to death, and his attempt to commit suicide.

Originally released by Film Ideas, 2010. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on March 10, 2015.

"Where Do We Come From" by Gauguin: Famous People, Incredible Lives (8:00); .