'The Moon and Sixpence' by Somerset Maugham (chapter 34 - 58)

Four years later Strickland came to Tahiti, where he found many elements to make his inspiration effective. However, his journey was too difficult.

   About four years ago there was a rebel in Marseilles, and Charles, without money, had to live in the dosshouse where he met Captain Nicholas. Later, when its doors were closed for them, the men had to look for the hospitality of Tough Bill, who gave to stranded mariners food and shelter till he found them a job. But Strickland, painted his portrait, got out of the work, and just waited for ship to Australia and then to Tahiti. All in all Bill drove them out and that time Charles was succeed, as there was a ship followed to Australia. Thus the artist appeared in Tahiti, where married Atta, the indigene, and had two children; he did not care abouth them, as he did not want love - it was weakness. Strickland painted, and when he was satisfied with his passion, he was ready for other things. 

   Several years later the man was ill with leprosy, then he became blind but still worked: he painted the walls. The picture was wonderful and mysterious; tremendous, sensual and passionate; there was something primeval and terrible in it. The artist understood that it was a masterpiece, and as he achieved what he wanted; his life was complete, he died, that's why before he ordered his wife to burn the house.