Vincent van Gogh

Netherlands 1853-1890
Vincent Willem van Gogh (1853-1890) was a Dutch post-impressionist painter whose profound influence on 20th-century art is undeniable, despite his tragically brief and tumultuous life. Born in the southern Netherlands, Van Gogh's artistic journey began relatively late, after unsuccessful stints as an art dealer and a missionary. His oeuvre, though produced over a period of just over a decade, consists of approximately 2,100 artworks, including around 860 oil paintings. Throughout his career, Van Gogh sought to capture the emotional and spiritual essence of his subjects, often through bold, vibrant colors and expressive brushwork that came to define his signature style. Initially influenced by the darker tones of the realists and later by the Impressionists' use of light and color, he eventually developed a highly personal and innovative visual language. This evolved into the distinctive swirling patterns and vivid palette that are hallmarks of his mature work. His time in Paris exposed him to the contemporary avant-garde movements, which led to a dramatic shift in his painting techniques. Key works such as "Starry Night" and "Sunflowers" exemplify this transformation: the former encapsulating his imaginative vision with its swirling night sky and sleepy village, while the latter series demonstrates his fascination with nature and the symbolic power of still-life compositions. Despite living most of his life in poverty and struggling with mental health issues, Van Gogh produced an extraordinary body of work that included landscapes, portraits, and self-portraits. His correspondence with his brother Theo is also renowned, offering a poignant insight into his artistic philosophy and personal struggles. Van Gogh's legacy lies not only in his masterpieces but also in the profound impact he had on subsequent generations of artists, influencing the development of Expressionism, Fauvism, and beyond. Although unappreciated during his lifetime, today Vincent van Gogh is celebrated as one of the most influential figures in Western art history, his passion, intensity, and devotion to his craft continuing to resonate with viewers around the world.

Collection of Works(Page 1)

A Peasant Woman Digging in Front of Her Cottage,Vincent van Gogh,Oil Painting,Oil Painting, outdoors, 1boy
A Peasant Woman Digging in Front of Her Cottage
Resolution: 6600 × 4847 px
Almond Blossom,Vincent van Gogh,Oil Painting,Oil Painting, branch, tree, flower, no humans, blue background
Almond Blossom
Resolution: 3139 × 2480 px
At Eternity's Gate,Vincent van Gogh,Oil Painting,Oil Painting, 1boy, male focus, solo, sitting, chair
At Eternity's Gate
Resolution: 3864 × 5088 px
Boats at Saintes-Maries,Vincent van Gogh,Copperplate Etching,Copperplate Etching, watercraft, boat
Boats at Saintes-Maries
Resolution: 2898 × 2194 px
A Weaver's Cottage,Vincent van Gogh,Oil Painting,Oil Painting, 1boy, male focus, solo, window, indoors
A Weaver's Cottage
Resolution: 5023 × 4004 px
Almond tree in blossom,Vincent van Gogh,Oil Painting,Oil Painting, no humans, tree, flower, outdoors, nature
Almond tree in blossom
Resolution: 2481 × 3380 px
Avenue of Poplars in Autumn,Vincent van Gogh,Oil Painting,Oil Painting, outdoors, tree, nature, forest
Avenue of Poplars in Autumn
Resolution: 2325 × 3508 px
Bouquet of Flowers in a Vase,Vincent van Gogh,Oil Painting,Oil Painting, flower, solo, 1girl, plant
Bouquet of Flowers in a Vase
Resolution: 2966 × 3603 px
Adeline Ravoux,Vincent van Gogh,Oil Painting,Oil Painting, solo, blonde hair, flower, white flower
Adeline Ravoux
Resolution: 11512 × 11476 px
Arles; View from the Wheatfields,Vincent van Gogh,Copperplate Etching,Copperplate Etching, monochrome
Arles; View from the Wheatfields
Resolution: 4663 × 6033 px
Bleachery at Scheveningen,Vincent van Gogh,Oil Painting,Oil Painting, outdoors, scenery, cloud
Bleachery at Scheveningen
Resolution: 4853 × 2875 px
Corn Harvest in Provence,Vincent van Gogh,Oil Painting,Oil Painting, outdoors, black pants, sky, white shirt
Corn Harvest in Provence
Resolution: 5001 × 4104 px