Vincent van Gogh (1853 - 1890)

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Vincent van Gogh

Vincent van Gogh, the Dutch Post-Impressionist painter, is recognized as one of the most influential figures in the history of Western art. Born on March 30, 1853, in Zundert, Netherlands, he lived a life marked by passionate artistry and personal hardship. Initially working as an art dealer and doing missionary work, Van Gogh turned to painting at the age of 27. His decision to pursue art, which at first was not seen as a sign of his extraordinary talent, led to a rapid transformation into a master known for his bold and harmonious color effects and simple but memorable compositions.

Van Gogh's creative career included a significant period of life in Paris, where he met Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painters who had a profound influence on his style. He became famous for creating some 2,100 works of art in just ten years, notable among them landscapes, still lifes, portraits and self-portraits. His art is characterized by vivid colors, dramatic brushwork, and expressive symbolism, which helped form the foundations of modern art. Despite his prolific output, only one of his paintings was sold during his lifetime.

Some of his famous works include Sunflowers, Bedroom at Arles, Starry Night, and Wheat Field with Crows. These works are notable for their innovative use of color and brushwork, demonstrating Van Gogh's ability to convey emotion and beauty in everyday objects.

Unfortunately, Van Gogh suffered from mental illness throughout his life, which led to his suicide at the age of 37. However, his legacy grew posthumously, with his work being widely recognized and displayed in major museums around the world, including the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam and the Art Institute of Chicago. Van Gogh's art, correspondence, and history continue to fascinate and inspire viewers, cementing his place as a key figure in art history.

For collectors and art experts, Van Gogh's works represent not only significant artistic achievements, but also epitomize the artist's intensely personal journey and contribution to the development of modern art.

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Date and place of birt:30 march 1853, Zundert, The Netherlands
Date and place of death:29 july 1890, Auvers-sur-Oise, France
Nationality:France, The Netherlands
Period of activity: XIX century
Specialization:Artist, Painter
Art school / group:Société des artistes indépendants
Genre:Landscape painting, Portrait, Still life
Art style:Modern art, Post-Impressionism, Realism

Creators France

Alexander Konstantinovich Orlov (1899 - 1979)
Alexander Konstantinovich Orlov
1899 - 1979
Nikos Kessanlis (1930 - 2004)
Nikos Kessanlis
1930 - 2004
Pierre-Paul Sevin (1646 - 1710)
Pierre-Paul Sevin
1646 - 1710
André Villers (1930 - 2016)
André Villers
1930 - 2016
Maria Konstantinovna Bashkirtseva (1858 - 1884)
Maria Konstantinovna Bashkirtseva
1858 - 1884
Roger Tallon (1929 - 2011)
Roger Tallon
1929 - 2011
André Masson (1896 - 1987)
André Masson
1896 - 1987
Alexandre Nikolayevich Benois (1870 - 1960)
Alexandre Nikolayevich Benois
1870 - 1960
Pierre-Antoine Baudouin (1723 - 1769)
Pierre-Antoine Baudouin
1723 - 1769
André Borderie (1923 - 1998)
André Borderie
1923 - 1998
Etienne Terrus (1857 - 1922)
Etienne Terrus
1857 - 1922
Andre Marfaing (1925 - 1987)
Andre Marfaing
1925 - 1987
Jean-Pierre Dantan II (1800 - 1869)
Jean-Pierre Dantan II
1800 - 1869
Karl Bodmer (1809 - 1893)
Karl Bodmer
1809 - 1893
Manuel Ortiz de Zárate Pinto (1887 - 1946)
Manuel Ortiz de Zárate Pinto
1887 - 1946
Olga Nikolayevna Sacharoff (1889 - 1967)
Olga Nikolayevna Sacharoff
1889 - 1967

Creators Modern art

Francis Alexander (1800 - 1880)
Francis Alexander
1800 - 1880
Andrei Vladimirovich Vasnetsov (1924 - 2009)
Andrei Vladimirovich Vasnetsov
1924 - 2009
Georges Villa (1883 - 1965)
Georges Villa
1883 - 1965
Jozef Hendrik Neuhuys (1841 - 1889)
Jozef Hendrik Neuhuys
1841 - 1889
Florence Henri (1893 - 1982)
Florence Henri
1893 - 1982
Tyra Lundgren (1897 - 1979)
Tyra Lundgren
1897 - 1979
Wright Barker (1864 - 1941)
Wright Barker
1864 - 1941
Lothar Gühler (XX century - ?)
Lothar Gühler
XX century - ?
Gunnar Berg (1863 - 1893)
Gunnar Berg
1863 - 1893
Nikolai Dmitriyevich Kuznetsov (1850 - 1929)
Nikolai Dmitriyevich Kuznetsov
1850 - 1929
Hans Rickers (1899 - 1979)
Hans Rickers
1899 - 1979
Arthur Kurtz (1860 - 1917)
Arthur Kurtz
1860 - 1917
Anton Ivanovich Manastyrsky (1878 - 1969)
Anton Ivanovich Manastyrsky
1878 - 1969
John Northcote Nash (1893 - 1977)
John Northcote Nash
1893 - 1977
Alfred Leithäuser (1898 - 1976)
Alfred Leithäuser
1898 - 1976
Frederik Christian Kiaerskou (1805 - 1891)
Frederik Christian Kiaerskou
1805 - 1891
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