Artist
VINCENT VAN GOGH
Dutch Post-Impressionist painter (1853–1890) whose bold colors, dramatic brushwork, and emotional honesty revolutionized Western art. Though commercially unsuccessful during his lifetime, van Gogh's paintings are now among the most recognizable and valuable works in art history.
ARTIST PROFILE
Years
1853–1890
Nationality
Dutch
Movement
Post-Impressionism
Mediums
Oil Painting, Drawing
Known For
Art
Notable Works
The Starry Night • Sunflowers • Bedroom in Arles
Rarity:
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The Starry Night
Completed in June 1889 at the Saint-Paul-de-Mausole asylum, this oil on canvas features 11 stars and a stylized cypress tree. It has remained in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York since 1941.