Gauguin (Mercury)

Named after Paul Gauguin - French painter (1848-1903).

Gauguin is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 72 kilometers. Gauguin is named for the French painter Paul Gauguin, who lived from 1848 to 1903. (wikipedia entry)

A crater is a circular depression likely created by an impact event. On Mercury they are named after deceased artists, musicians, painters, and authors who have made outstanding or fundamental contributions to their field and have been recognized as art historically significant figures for more than 50 years.