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

Eugène Lavieille (1820 - 1889)
Eugène Lavieille
1820 - 1889
Eugène Boch (1855 - 1941)
Eugène Boch
1855 - 1941
Robert Delaunay (1885 - 1941)
Robert Delaunay
1885 - 1941
Paul César Helleu (1859 - 1927)
Paul César Helleu
1859 - 1927
Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi (1834 - 1904)
Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi
1834 - 1904
Jean Benner (1836 - 1906)
Jean Benner
1836 - 1906
Henri (Aguilella) Cueco (1929 - 2017)
Henri (Aguilella) Cueco
1929 - 2017
Antonin Artaud (1896 - 1948)
Antonin Artaud
1896 - 1948
Janice Biala (1903 - 2000)
Janice Biala
1903 - 2000
Auguste-Xavier Leprince (1799 - 1826)
Auguste-Xavier Leprince
1799 - 1826
Erwin Emerich (1876 - 1960)
Erwin Emerich
1876 - 1960
Jean-Victor Schnetz (1787 - 1870)
Jean-Victor Schnetz
1787 - 1870
Jean-Baptiste Le Prince (1734 - 1781)
Jean-Baptiste Le Prince
1734 - 1781
Theodore Robinson (1852 - 1896)
Theodore Robinson
1852 - 1896
Sebastião Ribeiro Salgado (1944)
Sebastião Ribeiro Salgado
1944
Edouard Lanteri (1848 - 1917)
Edouard Lanteri
1848 - 1917

Creators Modern art

Severin Beschad (1852 - 1923)
Severin Beschad
1852 - 1923
Robert Schultze (1828 - 1910)
Robert Schultze
1828 - 1910
Wilhelm von Diez (1839 - 1907)
Wilhelm von Diez
1839 - 1907
Reinhold Schmidt (1861 - 1927)
Reinhold Schmidt
1861 - 1927
Henry Golden Dearth (1864 - 1919)
Henry Golden Dearth
1864 - 1919
Nikolay Mikhaylovich Alekseev (1813 - 1880)
Nikolay Mikhaylovich Alekseev
1813 - 1880
Francisks Ignatievich Varslavan (1899 - 1949)
Francisks Ignatievich Varslavan
1899 - 1949
Anton Feistauer (1887 - 1930)
Anton Feistauer
1887 - 1930
Carlo Levi (1902 - 1975)
Carlo Levi
1902 - 1975
Vilmos-Jozsef Istvanovich Berets (1915 - 1999)
Vilmos-Jozsef Istvanovich Berets
1915 - 1999
John Dollman (1851 - 1934)
John Dollman
1851 - 1934
Helen Saunders (1885 - 1963)
Helen Saunders
1885 - 1963
Carlo Guarienti (1923 - 2023)
Carlo Guarienti
1923 - 2023
Alfred Zoff (1852 - 1927)
Alfred Zoff
1852 - 1927
Aaron Douglas (1899 - 1979)
Aaron Douglas
1899 - 1979
Arthur Uecker-Fensloff (1881 - 1934)
Arthur Uecker-Fensloff
1881 - 1934
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