Vincent Van Gogh
Explore our blog posts about the artistic works, impact, and significance of the Post-Impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh.
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Why Vincent Van Gogh Is Such A Famous Painter
Vincent van Gogh did not start to become a painter until he was 27 years old. In fact, before this time, there was no notice that he would become the great painter known today. Vincent van Gogh is considered one of the greatest painters who ever lived. He is one of the most famous painters […]
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Guide To The Irises By Vincent Van Gogh
As an art enthusiast, discovering the beauty of Van Gogh’s work can be a truly mesmerizing experience. Every brushstroke and color combination he used contributed something unique to his works, most notably in his painting Irises – arguably one of his finest pieces. One of the most famous iris paintings that people talk about is […]
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The Starry Night Over The Rhône, 1888 By Vincent Van Gogh
The renowned Dutch artist, Vincent Van Gogh, displayed his creative genius in myriad nighttime paintings – the most famous being Starry Night and Starry Night Over The Rhone. These masterful works capture a stunning night sky filled with shimmering stars above a glistening riverbank. The painting Starry Night Over The Rhône is one of Vincent […]
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A Detailed Guide To Vincent Van Gogh’s Most Famous Paintings
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 […]
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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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Is The Scream Based On A Screaming Van Gogh?
When many people see The Scream by Edvard Munch, they want to know if the painting is based on the life and anxiety that Vincent Van Gogh experienced. There is no evidence that Edvard Munch painted The Scream about Vincent Van Gogh’s life and anxiety. In fact, when the famous painting was completed in 1893, […]
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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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Van Gogh’s Postman – His Friend Joseph Roulin
In many of his letters to his brother Theo, Van Gogh mentions his friend The Postman, Joseph Roulin. It seems that Vincent Van Gogh was not only taken by his friend’s face but also by his character. When Vincent Van Gogh lived in the yellow house in Arles, he befriended a man named Joseph Roulin, […]
