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Birth
Van Gogh was born in the Netherlands. This is painting was inspired when he used to walk in nature. It is called Mulberry Tree. -
Early work
Van Gogh first started painting in the early 1880s. This is another still life. This painting is called Almond Blossoms. -
Van Gogh lives in France
This painting is called "The Sower". It was done when he first moved to Arles in France though he lived in Paris before that. -
Vase with Twelve Sunflowers
This painting was create din 1888, but given to his brother Theo after he died. -
Tortured Artist
Van Gogh was not a popular painter when he was alive. He was considered to be a "madman and a failure". Now he is considered to be one of the greatest artists in history. This painting is called Sunset at Montmajor. -
Dreams
Van Gogh once said, "I dream my painting and then I paint my dream" -
Period: to
From 1888 - 1890
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The Red Vineyard
This is the only painting that Van Gogh sold in his life time. -
Starry Night
This is one of the most famous paintings Van Gogh made and he made it while he was in the hospital in Saint Remy. He told Theo: "I often think that the night is more alive and richly colored than the day." -
Early Years
As a young man, Van Gogh was an art dealer before he began painting. This painting is called "View of Arles" where Van Gogh also lived. -
Still Life: Vase with Pink Rose
Van Gogh first painted still life portraits. He was friends with Gauguin and they both developed new styles of painting during the Impressionist era. -
Death
Vincent Van Gogh shot himself in the chest and he died two days after.
