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 Munro (1825 - 1871)
Alexander Munro
1825 - 1871
François Girardon (1628 - 1715)
François Girardon
1628 - 1715
Marguerite Gérard (1761 - 1837)
Marguerite Gérard
1761 - 1837
Thomas Hirschhorn (1957)
Thomas Hirschhorn
1957
Auguste Herbin (1882 - 1960)
Auguste Herbin
1882 - 1960
William-Adolphe Bouguereau (1825 - 1905)
William-Adolphe Bouguereau
1825 - 1905
Patrick Demarchelier (1943 - 2022)
Patrick Demarchelier
1943 - 2022
Paul Dominique Philippoteaux (1846 - 1923)
Paul Dominique Philippoteaux
1846 - 1923
Jacques Quinet (1918 - 1992)
Jacques Quinet
1918 - 1992
Georg Alexander Morawetz (1923 - 1964)
Georg Alexander Morawetz
1923 - 1964
Paul Philippe (1870 - 1930)
Paul Philippe
1870 - 1930
Caroline Courtin (1819 - 1875)
Caroline Courtin
1819 - 1875
Peter Grain (1785 - 1857)
Peter Grain
1785 - 1857
Guillaume-Désiré-Joseph Descamps (1779 - 1858)
Guillaume-Désiré-Joseph Descamps
1779 - 1858
Henri Dabadie (1867 - 1949)
Henri Dabadie
1867 - 1949
Pierre Chareau (1883 - 1950)
Pierre Chareau
1883 - 1950

Creators Modern art

 Hans Peter Vilhelm Hempel (1888 - 1963)
Hans Peter Vilhelm Hempel
1888 - 1963
Mark Twain (1835 - 1910)
Mark Twain
1835 - 1910
Charles Valton (1851 - 1918)
Charles Valton
1851 - 1918
Maria Konstantinovna Bashkirtseva (1858 - 1884)
Maria Konstantinovna Bashkirtseva
1858 - 1884
Yervand Kochar (1899 - 1979)
Yervand Kochar
1899 - 1979
Zaven Petrosovich Arshakuni (1932 - 2012)
Zaven Petrosovich Arshakuni
1932 - 2012
Jules Laurens (1825 - 1901)
Jules Laurens
1825 - 1901
Olga Sergeevna Artamonova (1926 - 2004)
Olga Sergeevna Artamonova
1926 - 2004
Johannes Heinrich Wilhelm Malchin (1874 - 1942)
Johannes Heinrich Wilhelm Malchin
1874 - 1942
Andrei Andreevich Mylnikov (1919 - 2012)
Andrei Andreevich Mylnikov
1919 - 2012
Gustave Wappers (1803 - 1874)
Gustave Wappers
1803 - 1874
Nguyễn Nam Sơn (1890 - 1973)
Nguyễn Nam Sơn
1890 - 1973
Cornelis De Vos (1585 - 1651)
Cornelis De Vos
1585 - 1651
Adolf Arthur Dehn (1895 - 1968)
Adolf Arthur Dehn
1895 - 1968
Mario Botta (1943)
Mario Botta
1943
Rostislav Ivanovich Vovkushevsky (1917 - 2000)
Rostislav Ivanovich Vovkushevsky
1917 - 2000
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