Vincent van Gogh shaped art history with his vibrant colors and powerful brushstrokes, inspiring generations of artists. Discover masterpieces like "The Starry Night" or "Twelve Sunflowers" and enjoy the impressionist works as high-quality art prints, elegantly framed wall art, exclusive posters, or artistically hand-painted paintings in your home.

Vincent Willem van Gogh, the son of a pastor, was born on March 30, 1853, in Groot-Zundert near Breda (Netherlands). He worked in the art trade in The Hague, London, and Paris from 1869.
Subsequently, the future painting genius intended to take a three-month course in Brussels to become a lay preacher. However, he was deemed unsuitable for this. Thus, without further training, he proceeded to a Belgian ore and coal mining region, where he worked as a preacher and teacher.
It was not until 1879, at the age of 26, that he decided to become a painter. Between 1883 and 1885, he stayed with his father, who had taken up a pastor's position in Nuenen, drawing and painting under the artistic guidance of his cousin Anton Mauve. Initially, Van Gogh painted in earthy, heavy tones, as seen in works like The Potato Eaters. This would change drastically with his move to Paris in 1885.
His brother, Theo van Gogh, lived in Paris and supported him financially. Once in Paris, Vincent encountered impressionist painters, which brightened and animated his color palette. In 1888, Van Gogh left Paris to move to Arles. His mental state deteriorated rapidly, necessitating stays in the hospitals of Arles and Saint Rémy from 1889 onwards.
That same year, due to mental confusion, he made a physical attack on his friend Gauguin, who had traveled to Arles to see him. This incident led to a rupture between the two painters, and Van Gogh cut off his ear. In 1890, he went to Dr. Gachet in Auvers-sur-Oise near Paris, a hobby painter and a friend of the impressionists. On July 27, 1890, Van Gogh attempted suicide with a revolver, succumbing to his injuries two days later in Auvers-sur-Oise.
In Provence, the artist developed a painting style characterized by bright, expressive colors, which had little in common with impressionism. With this style, he became a precursor of expressionism and fauvism, alongside Gauguin, Cézanne, and Munch. Throughout his life, he lived in complete poverty and financial dependency on his brother; today, his works are among the most popular, fetching millions at auctions.
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