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

Henri Dabadie (1867 - 1949)
Henri Dabadie
1867 - 1949
Dominique Dehais (1956)
Dominique Dehais
1956
Jean Duvet (1485 - 1562)
Jean Duvet
1485 - 1562
Hervé Télémaque (1937 - 2022)
Hervé Télémaque
1937 - 2022
Florence Esté (1860 - 1926)
Florence Esté
1860 - 1926
Edouard Girardet (1819 - 1880)
Edouard Girardet
1819 - 1880
Janine Janet (1913 - 2000)
Janine Janet
1913 - 2000
Barthélemy Prieur (1536 - 1611)
Barthélemy Prieur
1536 - 1611
Johan Barthold Jongkind (1819 - 1891)
Johan Barthold Jongkind
1819 - 1891
Antal Berkes (1874 - 1938)
Antal Berkes
1874 - 1938
Jacques Monory (1924 - 2018)
Jacques Monory
1924 - 2018
Kenzo Okada (1902 - 1982)
Kenzo Okada
1902 - 1982
Henri Eugène Le Sidaner (1862 - 1939)
Henri Eugène Le Sidaner
1862 - 1939
René Beeh (1886 - 1922)
René Beeh
1886 - 1922
Maria Alexandrovna Lagorio (1893 - 1979)
Maria Alexandrovna Lagorio
1893 - 1979
Anatoly Vasilyevich Lunacharsky (1875 - 1933)
Anatoly Vasilyevich Lunacharsky
1875 - 1933

Creators Modern art

Rudolf Hirth du Frênes (1846 - 1916)
Rudolf Hirth du Frênes
1846 - 1916
Giulio Moscatelli (1917 - 1994)
Giulio Moscatelli
1917 - 1994
Hans Gerwing (1893 - 1974)
Hans Gerwing
1893 - 1974
Josef Levi (1938)
Josef Levi
1938
Lorenzo Viani (1882 - 1936)
Lorenzo Viani
1882 - 1936
Carl Johann Martin Lorenz (1888 - 1961)
Carl Johann Martin Lorenz
1888 - 1961
Gustave Garaud (1844 - 1914)
Gustave Garaud
1844 - 1914
Memo Vagaggini (1892 - 1955)
Memo Vagaggini
1892 - 1955
Cornelis Jacobsz Delff (1570 - 1643)
Cornelis Jacobsz Delff
1570 - 1643
Gerhard Peter Munthe (1849 - 1929)
Gerhard Peter Munthe
1849 - 1929
Gus Heinze (1926)
Gus Heinze
1926
Karel Breydel (1678 - 1744)
Karel Breydel
1678 - 1744
John Salminen (1945)
John Salminen
1945
Reinhold Schmidt (1861 - 1927)
Reinhold Schmidt
1861 - 1927
Jean-Michel Frank (1895 - 1941)
Jean-Michel Frank
1895 - 1941
Narasige Koide (1887 - 1931)
Narasige Koide
1887 - 1931
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