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Discover the stories behind the most famous paintings by revered Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh. How many do you already know?
- The Starry Night. Van Gogh was admitted to the hospital at Saint-Paul-de-Mausole, near Saint-Remy-de-Provence, for bouts of sadness and insanity. During this time, he painted The Starry Night, a view from his asylum’s east-facing window(or at least his version of the view).
- The Potato Eaters. The Potato Eaters is an oil painting that was completed in April 1885 in Nuenen, Netherlands. The painting’s original oil sketch is on display at the Kröller-Müller Museum in Otterlo, and he also created a number of lithographs of the picture.
- Van Gogh Self-Portrait(1889) In September 1889, Van Gogh painted a self-portrait in oil on canvas. The painting, which may be Van Gogh’s last self-portrait, was completed soon before he departed Saint-Rémy-de-Provence in southern France.
- Café Terrace at Night. This painting, named Cafe Terrace at Night, was completed in 1888 and depicted a view of the charming street in the late evening.
Aug 16, 2019 · Explore the highlights of van Gogh's artistic career, from his earliest masterpiece "The Potato Eaters" to his iconic "Starry Night." Learn about the themes, styles, and influences of his paintings, and see how he used color and light to express his vision.
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Learn about the life and career of Vincent van Gogh, one of the most influential artists of modern art. Explore his paintings, drawings, and letters from his Dutch, Belgian, and French periods.
- The Night Café (1888) This is a painting of the inside of a pool in Place Lamartine in Arles, Southern France. It was painted to show minimal humanity, without adornment, as impactfully and honestly as possible. ‘
- The Olive Trees (1889) This is a painting of green olive trees twisting and twirling as though reflecting the ground’s radiating heat, on a hot day in southern France.
- Wheat Field with Cypresses (1889) This is a painting of the wheat fields that reflects the cycle of life, in which people celebrate their progress while still being vulnerable to nature’s tremendous powers.
- Self-Portrait with Grey Felt Hat (1887) This painting is of Vincent van Gogh creating a self-portrait in the winter of 1887–88, after nearly two years in Paris.
Sep 4, 2023 · Vincent’s Early Art: Dutch Roots of Van Gogh’s Famous Paintings (1881 – 1885) Before the vibrant hues of France beckoned, van Gogh’s art was deeply rooted in Dutch soil. The early works are raw, filled with a young artist’s passion and uncertainty. Discover where the legend began, and see the promise of the genius that lay ahead
New York, MoMA. Perhaps Van Gogh’s most famous masterpiece, The Starry Night, is on view at the MoMA, in New York City. But, despite its fame, many may not know that van Gogh produced it...
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