Vincent
Van Gogh

Portrait of Vincent van Gogh Vincent van Gogh as painted on the Wall of Artists mural at Western High School

Who was he?

Vincent Van Gogh was born on March 30, 1853 in Zundert, Netherlands. He died on July 29, 1890 in Auvers-sur-Oise, France.

This Dutch Post-Impressionist painter painted over 800 oil paintings, especially in his last two years of living. They depict peasant laborers and still lifes. He suffered from psychotic episodes, depression, and delusions.

What did he paint?

Self-Portrait, 1887 by Vincent Van Gogh

Self-Portrait, 1887 by Vincent Van Gogh

Sunflowers, 1888 by Vincent Van Gogh

Sunflowers, 1888 by Vincent Van Gogh

The Starry Night, 1889 by Vincent Van Gogh

The Starry Night, 1889 by Vincent Van Gogh

Sorrowing Old Man ('At Eternity's Gate'), 1890 by Vincent Van Gogh

Sorrowing Old Man ('At Eternity's Gate'), 1890 by Vincent Van Gogh

If you hear a voice within you say 'you cannot paint,' then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced

- Vincent Van Gogh

The Painting Process

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