Tag: The Art of Vincent Van Gogh
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The Mysterious Cutting Off Of Vincent Van Gogh’s Ear
One of the most famous stories about Vincent van Gogh is that he cut off his ear. The mystery remains of why Vincent van Gogh cut off his ear and why the episode is an integral part of art history. Van Gogh and Paul Gauguin lived together in Arles, France, in the Yellow House, but…
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The Starry Night Original By Vincent Van Gogh
When most people think of Vincent Van Gogh, one of the paintings they think about is The Starry Night painting. The Starry Night painting is one of his more important and famous paintings. The Starry Night is one of Vincent Van Gogh’s most important paintings. The Starry Night is such a powerful piece of art…
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Almond Blossom By Vincent Van Gogh
One of Vincent Van Gogh’s most iconic paintings is called Almond Blossom. Many do not realize the unique story behind this painting. Almond Blossom by Vincent van Gogh is a painting that he painted for his brother Theo and sister-in-law, Jo, to celebrate the birth of their son Vincent Willem. Vincent Van Gogh painted the…
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About Vincent Van Gogh’s Sunflower Paintings – In His Own Words
Growing up, I remember my mother had a reproduction Van Gogh painting in our kitchen of one of Vincent van Gogh’s sunflower paintings. His sunflower painting is some of his most famous paintings and what many people know him for. We know that Vincent van Gogh loved Sunflowers, so it is no surprise that he…
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Why Vincent Van Gogh Was Not Appreciated During His Lifetime?
Today Vincent Van Gogh is one of the most popular Post-impressionist painters ever to live. Van Gogh is always listed in the top ten artists to have ever lived. Vincent Van Gogh was not widely known or appreciated during his lifetime. Vincent Van Gogh died too young. His style and type of work, including techniques,…
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Vincent Van Gogh’s Myth Of Selling Only One Painting
There is a myth that Vincent Van Gogh only sold one painting during his lifetime. We know he did not sell many paintings during his lifetime. Vincent Van Gogh was known to trade some of his paintings with other artists or even to give them away. The Red Vineyard is the leading painting people know…
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What Was The Impact Of Vincent Van Gogh On The Art World?
Vincent van Gogh died over 120 years ago, yet his art continues to be extremely popular. People all over the world resonate with his art. Van Gogh used color, form, and emotions in his art. He had a bright palette that was individualized for his time. Even though he did not see a lot of…