Van Gogh is a famous post-impressionist Dutch artist known for his bright, colorful paintings that reflect his personal emotions and experiences. His work has influenced many artists and continues to inspire people around the world.
Born in the Netherlands in 1853 to a family of artists.
Studied art in Antwerp and later moved to Paris where he met other artists like Gauguin and Toulouse-Lautrec.
Struggled with mental illness throughout his life and famously cut off his own ear following an argument with Gauguin.
Van Gogh committed suicide in 1890 at the age of 37.
After his death, his work gained widespread recognition and continues to be celebrated today.
A French impressionist painter known for his landscapes and water lilies.
A Spanish artist known for his cubist style and surrealism.
A Spanish artist known for his surrealist paintings.
A famous painting of a night sky with swirling stars and a town below.
A series of paintings of sunflowers in vases.
A dark painting of a group of peasants eating potatoes.
Van Gogh's most famous painting is probably 'Starry Night,' which he painted while staying in a mental hospital in France.
Van Gogh's paintings can range anywhere from a few thousand to many millions of dollars depending on the painting and the condition it's in.
Van Gogh only sold one painting in his lifetime, but his sister-in-law Johanna van Gogh-Bonger inherited his paintings after his death and sold them to various collectors.
Van Gogh was inspired by nature, the people he met, and his own emotions and experiences. He often used bright colors and bold brushstrokes to convey his feelings.
Van Gogh's paintings can be found in museums and galleries around the world, including the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam and the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.