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

Émile Jourdan (1860 - 1931)
Émile Jourdan
1860 - 1931
Jean-Robert Ipoustéguy (1920 - 2006)
Jean-Robert Ipoustéguy
1920 - 2006
René Iché (1897 - 1954)
René Iché
1897 - 1954
Paul Philippe (1870 - 1930)
Paul Philippe
1870 - 1930
Rosa Bonheur (1822 - 1899)
Rosa Bonheur
1822 - 1899
Alexandre Marie Longuet (1805 - 1851)
Alexandre Marie Longuet
1805 - 1851
Charles-Emile Jacque (1813 - 1894)
Charles-Emile Jacque
1813 - 1894
Jean-Baptiste Le Prince (1734 - 1781)
Jean-Baptiste Le Prince
1734 - 1781
François-Nicolas Martinet (1731 - 1800)
François-Nicolas Martinet
1731 - 1800
Pierre-Antoine Baudouin (1723 - 1769)
Pierre-Antoine Baudouin
1723 - 1769
Nikolai Nikolayevich Ovchinnikov (1958)
Nikolai Nikolayevich Ovchinnikov
1958
Victor Koulbak (1946)
Victor Koulbak
1946
Marie Bracquemond (1840 - 1916)
Marie Bracquemond
1840 - 1916
Walter Gay (1856 - 1937)
Walter Gay
1856 - 1937
Christian Boltanski (1944 - 2021)
Christian Boltanski
1944 - 2021
Pierre Gobert (1662 - 1744)
Pierre Gobert
1662 - 1744

Creators Modern art

John Rädecker (1885 - 1956)
John Rädecker
1885 - 1956
Jacob Gensler (1808 - 1845)
Jacob Gensler
1808 - 1845
Peter Ackermann (1934 - 2007)
Peter Ackermann
1934 - 2007
Henry Collen (1797 - 1879)
Henry Collen
1797 - 1879
Arthur Beecher Carles (1882 - 1952)
Arthur Beecher Carles
1882 - 1952
Franсois-Raoul Larche (1860 - 1912)
Franсois-Raoul Larche
1860 - 1912
Karl Josef Müller (1865 - 1942)
Karl Josef Müller
1865 - 1942
Clementine Nielssen (1842 - 1928)
Clementine Nielssen
1842 - 1928
Ernst Resch (1807 - 1864)
Ernst Resch
1807 - 1864
Aleksandr Sergeevich Pushkin (1799 - 1837)
Aleksandr Sergeevich Pushkin
1799 - 1837
Abel-Dominique Boyé (1864 - 1933)
Abel-Dominique Boyé
1864 - 1933
François Léon Duluard (1871 - 1953)
François Léon Duluard
1871 - 1953
Nikolay Vladimirovich Remizov (1887 - 1975)
Nikolay Vladimirovich Remizov
1887 - 1975
Medardo Rosso (1858 - 1928)
Medardo Rosso
1858 - 1928
Andrei Vladimirovich Vasnetsov (1924 - 2009)
Andrei Vladimirovich Vasnetsov
1924 - 2009
Heinrich Ferdinand Hofmann (1824 - 1911)
Heinrich Ferdinand Hofmann
1824 - 1911
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