Vincent William Van Gogh s oil paintings

Mondo Culture Updated on 2024-02-25

Vincent Willem van Gogh, the master of Dutch post-impressionism, was born on March 30, 1853 in the countryside of Zundert. Coming from a family of Protestant pastors, he spent his early years working in a trading house and even as a missionary in the mines. However, his deep love for art drove him to eventually devote himself to painting. In his early paintings, Van Gogh was influenced by traditional Dutch painting and French realism, and his works showed a realistic style. However, when he arrived in Paris in 1886, he became acquainted with Impressionist and Neo-Impressionist painters and was exposed to the work of Japanese ukiyo-e, and his style changed dramatically. In 1888, Van Gogh traveled to the small town of Arles in the south of France, where he created The Drawbridge of Arles. In the same year, he established a relationship with the painter Paul Gauguin. Although their association was brief due to the clash of personalities and ideas, the experience had a profound impact on Van Gogh's artistic practice. In the days that followed, Van Gogh suffered frequent episodes of madness, but he still insisted on painting when he was conscious. His "Starry Night" became the pinnacle of his artistic career, with its unique style and endless imagination, taking the viewer into a night full of dreams and mysteries. However, fate was not forgiving to Van Gogh. On July 29, 1890, he shot himself in a state of insanity, leaving behind endless regrets and regrets. He died at the age of 37, but he created a large number of outstanding works in his short life, leaving a valuable artistic legacy for posterity.

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