struggling because i have no money and no one sends be anything from paris. despite his poor health gauguin was anxious to return to paris. he had high hopes that he could exhibit and sell his new paintings he left polynesian without any. back in paris in september eight hundred ninety three he threw all his energy into organizing an exhibition for his to he should portfolio. with the help of his loyal friend. he was able to stage a one man show at the gallery of the impressionist dealer paul do wrong. but once again his optimistic anticipation was misguided only his inner circle the symbolist poets a few young painters and decker appreciated his work. the mainstream press