In the dazzling starry sky of art, Van Gogh is undoubtedly a dazzling star. His works are full of passion and power, as if telling the story of his short but splendid life. Each painting is a cry from the depths of his soul and his swan song in the world. Today, walk into Van Gogh's art world with Van Chan and discover the stories behind those stunning works.
01 Starry night on the Rhône.
Starry Night on the Rhône is an oil painting by the Dutch post-impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh in September 1888, now in the collection of the Musée d'Orsay in Paris, France. This work is Van Gogh's second attempt at night scene after "Starry Night". In the painting, the starlight in the sky echoes the reflection of the shore light, and the stars at night are circled by their own halos, and the picture shows the position of the stars through the intensity and interval of the warm light. This way of dealing with light reflects Van Gogh's unique visual aesthetic.
02 Sunflowers.
Van Gogh's "Sunflowers" is an iconic work that is now in the National Gallery in London, England. On the picture, sunflowers show their tenacious vitality with full lines and bright colors. Van Gogh expressed his love for life and his zest for life through these sunflowers. Through the depiction of these sunflowers, he expressed his inner emotions, making this painting a symbol of his unique spiritual world.
In addition, Van Gogh showed his unique artistic style when creating "Sunflowers". He uses concise brushstrokes to express the morphology of plants, full of rhythm and vitality. Through the use of color, he makes the picture full of vitality and warm emotion.
It can be said that "Sunflowers" is one of the masterpieces of Van Gogh's creative career, and with its vivid colors and expressiveness, people can feel Van Gogh's love for life and his persistent pursuit of art.
03 Night open-air café.
Open Air Cafe at Night is an oil on canvas painting by Van Gogh from 1888, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, USA. The painting depicts the exterior of a café in Arles in the south of France, where the use of yellow, green, and blue, as well as the contrast between dark and bright colors, create an atmosphere of calm and tranquility. In the picture, the café is given a bright yellow hue, while the sky and streets take on a deep blue and purple hue. This color contrast makes the café stand out against the backdrop of the night.
The painting, the first in Van Gogh's starlight trilogy, depicts the café dyed with warm, bright yellow lights that contrast with the deep blue of the night sky. The whole picture gives a sense of tranquility and warmth, making people feel as if they are in a world away from the hustle and bustle.
In addition, Van Gogh paid great attention to detail when creating this painting. He drew attention to the café through his depictions of the interior and exterior of the café. At the same time, he also expressed his unique perspective on art and life through the use of color and line.
04 Starry Night.
Starry Night is one of the masterpieces of the Dutch post-impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh, created in 1889. In this painting, Van Gogh uses exaggerated techniques to vividly depict a starry sky full of movement and change. The whole picture is engulfed by a turbulent, turbulent blue-green rapid, and the swirling, restless, and curling nebulae make the night sky extremely active, and the detached scene reflects Van Gogh's restless emotions and crazy hallucinatory world.
In the picture, the sky is dominated by a deep blue-black tone, giving a sense of gloom and unease. In the sky, Van Gogh depicted the starry sky in an exaggerated way, with the stars predominantly yellow and white, which swirled and agitated in the night sky, forming a huge whirlpool. The moon is dominated by a dark yellow hue and is depicted as a huge vortex that seems to swallow up the entire night sky.
At the bottom of the picture, Van Gogh depicts a quiet hamlet dominated by pale yellow tones that contrast sharply with the sky. The houses, churches, etc. of the village have been reduced to geometric shapes, giving it a simple and crisp feel.
The whole picture is full of movement and life, and the stars, the moon, and the night sky are all depicted in an unusually active and restless state. This representation highlights Van Gogh's inner anguish and madness, while also revealing his unique perspective on nature and art.