When I think of Vincent van Gogh, it is hard for me to pick out what I consider to be his most famous or top paintings. He is a great artist, and so many paintings inspire many people. Vincent van Gogh was a prolific artist, and we are lucky he had so much of his…
Some of Vincent Van Gogh’s more iconic paintings are the paintings of his bedroom in the Yellow House in Arles, France. These paintings undoubtedly held special significance to him. The subject of his bedroom was so important to him that Van Gogh was known to paint three paintings of his bedroom. He also wrote to…
Two of the greatest artists living in the late 19th Century were Vincent Van Gogh and Claude Monet. These two great artists have some similarities and also differences. Claude Monet and Vincent Van Gogh are two artists that produced art in Europe in the late 19th Century. They are both considered to be two great…
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…
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…
Vincent Van Gogh signed his paintings in many different ways. It is good to understand exactly how and where he signed his paintings. Vincent Van Gogh usually signed his paintings simply ”Vincent” with a line under his name. Sometimes he would add a date and an inscription if the painting was for a friend. Vincent…
Vincent van Gogh is one of the most well-known and influential artists. He is considered the most important Dutch artist since Rembrandt. Vincent van Gogh was an extremely prolific artist who painted over 900 works of art during his short lifetime. His work is appealing, and his use of colors and brushstrokes help make his…
Vincent Van Gogh did not see a lot of artistic success during his lifetime. He only sold one painting during his lifetime. Vincent van Gogh’s painting became famous because his sister-in-law took it upon herself after his death and the death of her husband, Theo, to find a way to get his paintings and name…
Vincent van Gogh is considered one of the all-time greatest artists. He is one of the most famous artists in the world. Vincent van Gogh is famous because he was an artist with his own individualistic and personal style. He used colors with unique brushstrokes and contoured forms. He was a prolific artist who only…