Vincent van Gogh
1853–1890 · Dutch · 10 artworks
Post-ImpressionismRealismImpastoVibrant color palettesExpressive brushstrokesUse of complementary colorsDistorted perspective
artist bio
Vincent van Gogh was a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter whose work, notable for its beauty, emotion and color, highly influenced 20th-century art. He struggled with mental illness throughout his life, but produced all of his work during a period of just over two years.
what you'll learn
Studying Van Gogh's work allows students to explore expressive brushwork, color theory, and the emotional power of art. His life and art provide a case study in the relationship between mental health and creativity.
related: Paul Gauguin, Paul Cezanne, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
10 artworks
Wheatfield with Crows
1890
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Sunflowers
1888
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Irises
1889
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Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear
1889
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Café Terrace at Night
1888
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The Potato Eaters
1885
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The Starry Night
1889
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The Bedroom
1888
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Olive Trees with Yellow Sky and Sun
1889
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Almond Blossom
1890
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