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

Karl Pierre Daubigny (1846 - 1886)
Karl Pierre Daubigny
1846 - 1886
Arthur-Luis Piza (1928 - 2017)
Arthur-Luis Piza
1928 - 2017
Antoine Vollon (1833 - 1900)
Antoine Vollon
1833 - 1900
Odilon Redon (1840 - 1916)
Odilon Redon
1840 - 1916
Dominique Vivant Denon (1747 - 1825)
Dominique Vivant Denon
1747 - 1825
Claude Joseph Vernet (1714 - 1789)
Claude Joseph Vernet
1714 - 1789
Édouard Leon Cortès (1882 - 1969)
Édouard Leon Cortès
1882 - 1969
Jean Didier Debut (1824 - 1893)
Jean Didier Debut
1824 - 1893
 Brassaï (1899 - 1984)
Brassaï
1899 - 1984
Anthony Oleshchinsky (1794 - 1879)
Anthony Oleshchinsky
1794 - 1879
André Vincent Becquerel (1893 - 1981)
André Vincent Becquerel
1893 - 1981
Jean Leppien (1910 - 1991)
Jean Leppien
1910 - 1991
Nicolas Poussin (1594 - 1665)
Nicolas Poussin
1594 - 1665
Narcisse Virgilio Díaz de la Peña (1807 - 1876)
Narcisse Virgilio Díaz de la Peña
1807 - 1876
Charles Jean Marie Degeorge (1837 - 1888)
Charles Jean Marie Degeorge
1837 - 1888
Nikolai Nikolayevich Ovchinnikov (1958)
Nikolai Nikolayevich Ovchinnikov
1958

Creators Modern art

Amaldus Nielsen (1838 - 1932)
Amaldus Nielsen
1838 - 1932
Jean Chaudier (1834 - ?)
Jean Chaudier
1834 - ?
Richard Eschke (1859 - 1944)
Richard Eschke
1859 - 1944
Wilhelm Amberg (1822 - 1899)
Wilhelm Amberg
1822 - 1899
Wang Xingwei (1969)
Wang Xingwei
1969
Thomas Alexander Harrison (1853 - 1930)
Thomas Alexander Harrison
1853 - 1930
Paul Bistagné (1850 - 1886)
Paul Bistagné
1850 - 1886
Jean Baptiste Discart (1855 - 1940)
Jean Baptiste Discart
1855 - 1940
Sergei Aleksandrovich Mako (1885 - 1953)
Sergei Aleksandrovich Mako
1885 - 1953
Petr Vladimirovich Vil'yams (1902 - 1947)
Petr Vladimirovich Vil'yams
1902 - 1947
Jean Baptiste Madou (1796 - 1877)
Jean Baptiste Madou
1796 - 1877
Georg Macco (1863 - 1933)
Georg Macco
1863 - 1933
Karl Bodmer (1809 - 1893)
Karl Bodmer
1809 - 1893
Ludvig Munthe (1841 - 1896)
Ludvig Munthe
1841 - 1896
Robert Capa (1913 - 1954)
Robert Capa
1913 - 1954
Nadezhda Ivanovna Isakova (1950 - 2002)
Nadezhda Ivanovna Isakova
1950 - 2002
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