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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What Are The Similarities And Differences Between Van Gogh And Monet?
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
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Did Van Gogh Or Monet Start The Impressionist Movement?
When many think about the Impressionist movement, the names Claude Monet and Vincent Van Gogh come to mind. However, many are surprised to learn that Claude Monet and Vincent Van Gogh are not even in the same art movement. Claude Monet is credited for starting the Impressionist art movement, while Vincent Van Gogh is considered
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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 Mark Making Techniques, Drawing Media Influences On Art
An artist’s use of materials can directly influence their style of painting. This was particularly true with Vincent Van Gogh and his unique painting style. Vincent Van Gogh used fascinating mark-marking techniques to use materials for his drawings and other media. Van Gogh used pencils, pens, ink, and paints. He also had unique brushstrokes in
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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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Was Vincent Van Gogh In Poverty?
During his lifetime Vincent van Gogh would not have been considered a successful artist. He sold very few paintings and was at the mercy of others to help support him and his artwork. Vincent van Gogh was poor, needy, and did not have money. But he was not in dire poverty because he had the
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What Was The Reason For Van Gogh’s Sadness?
We may truly never understand what makes another person sad. But with Vincent van Gogh, we know he had a mental illness, loneliness, depression, and sadness. Vincent van Gogh’s last words were, “The sadness would last forever.” He was known to have bouts of depression and anxiety, and even so, he showed some symptoms of
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How Does Van Gogh Sign His Paintings?
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