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

Frederick Carl Frieseke (1874 - 1939)
Frederick Carl Frieseke
1874 - 1939
Charles-Nicolas Cochin II (1715 - 1790)
Charles-Nicolas Cochin II
1715 - 1790
Albert Gleizes (1881 - 1953)
Albert Gleizes
1881 - 1953
Victor Leclaire (1830 - 1885)
Victor Leclaire
1830 - 1885
Alfred Dehodencq (1822 - 1882)
Alfred Dehodencq
1822 - 1882
Martin Léonce Chabry (1832 - 1883)
Martin Léonce Chabry
1832 - 1883
Alain Lestié (1944)
Alain Lestié
1944
Georges Maurice Cloud (1909 - 1973)
Georges Maurice Cloud
1909 - 1973
Laurent de La Hyre (1606 - 1656)
Laurent de La Hyre
1606 - 1656
Avigdor Arikha (1929 - 2010)
Avigdor Arikha
1929 - 2010
Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (1824 - 1887)
Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
1824 - 1887
Michel Gigon (1929 - 2022)
Michel Gigon
1929 - 2022
Théodore Cériez (1832 - 1904)
Théodore Cériez
1832 - 1904
Albert Marque (1872 - 1939)
Albert Marque
1872 - 1939
Louis Marcoussis (1878 - 1941)
Louis Marcoussis
1878 - 1941
Bertrand Lavier (1949)
Bertrand Lavier
1949

Creators Modern art

Félix Buhot (1847 - 1898)
Félix Buhot
1847 - 1898
Bencion Zukerman (1890 - 1944)
Bencion Zukerman
1890 - 1944
Georgy Moiseevich Moroz (1937 - 2015)
Georgy Moiseevich Moroz
1937 - 2015
Lazzaro Pasini (1861 - 1949)
Lazzaro Pasini
1861 - 1949
Edgar Negret (1920 - 2012)
Edgar Negret
1920 - 2012
Fernand Verhaegen (1883 - 1975)
Fernand Verhaegen
1883 - 1975
Johannes Larsen (1867 - 1961)
Johannes Larsen
1867 - 1961
George Howell Gay (1858 - 1931)
George Howell Gay
1858 - 1931
Even Ulving (1863 - 1952)
Even Ulving
1863 - 1952
Julius LeBlanc Stewart (1855 - 1919)
Julius LeBlanc Stewart
1855 - 1919
Medardo Rosso (1858 - 1928)
Medardo Rosso
1858 - 1928
Wang Qi (1890 - 1937)
Wang Qi
1890 - 1937
Ludovico Dorigny (1654 - 1742)
Ludovico Dorigny
1654 - 1742
Marthe Donas (1885 - 1967)
Marthe Donas
1885 - 1967
Hilda Rix Nicholas (1884 - 1961)
Hilda Rix Nicholas
1884 - 1961
Eleuterio Pagliano (1826 - 1903)
Eleuterio Pagliano
1826 - 1903
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