The Dutch Post-Impressionist painter known for his expressive brushwork, vibrant colors, and emotional intensity.

The 1889 masterpiece painted from an asylum window in Saint-Rémy, featuring a swirling sky and a cypress tree.

An early 1885 work depicting Dutch peasants dining under a single oil lamp, using dark, earthy tones.

The town in southern France where Van Gogh lived in the "Yellow House" and painted many of his most famous works.

The Post-Impressionist artist who lived with Van Gogh in Arles; their argument led to Van Gogh cutting off his ear.

The technique of applying paint very thickly so that it stands out from the surface, frequently used by Van Gogh.

The influence of Japanese art, particularly woodblock prints, which inspired Van Gogh's bold outlines and flat colors.

A series of still-life paintings created in Arles to decorate Gauguin's bedroom in the Yellow House.

A recurring motif in Van Gogh’s later works, often associated with mourning and eternity.

The homeopathic physician who treated Van Gogh in Auvers-sur-Oise and is the subject of a famous, melancholic portrait.

A painting of an Arles interior featuring a pool table, blood-red walls, and an "oppressive" yellow floor.

The Arles postman with a forked beard who became a close friend and frequent portrait subject for Van Gogh.

Vincent's brother and an art dealer who provided the financial and emotional support necessary for his career.

Saint-Rémy-de-Provence

The location of the Saint-Paul-de-Mausole asylum where Van Gogh stayed and painted "The Starry Night."

Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear

A famous 1889 work created shortly after the artist's mental breakdown and self-mutilation.

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Vincent van Gogh

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Vincent van Gogh	The Dutch Post-Impressionist painter known for his expressive brushwork, vibrant colors, and emotional intensity.
The Starry Night	The 1889 masterpiece painted from an asylum window in Saint-Rémy, featuring a swirling sky and a cypress tree.
The Potato Eaters	An early 1885 work depicting Dutch peasants dining under a single oil lamp, using dark, earthy tones.
Arles	The town in southern France where Van Gogh lived in the "Yellow House" and painted many of his most famous works.
Paul Gauguin	The Post-Impressionist artist who lived with Van Gogh in Arles; their argument led to Van Gogh cutting off his ear.
Impasto	The technique of applying paint very thickly so that it stands out from the surface, frequently used by Van Gogh.
Japonisme	The influence of Japanese art, particularly woodblock prints, which inspired Van Gogh's bold outlines and flat colors.
Sunflowers	A series of still-life paintings created in Arles to decorate Gauguin's bedroom in the Yellow House.
Cypress Trees	A recurring motif in Van Gogh’s later works, often associated with mourning and eternity.
Dr. Paul Gachet	The homeopathic physician who treated Van Gogh in Auvers-sur-Oise and is the subject of a famous, melancholic portrait.
The Night Café	A painting of an Arles interior featuring a pool table, blood-red walls, and an "oppressive" yellow floor.
Joseph Roulin	The Arles postman with a forked beard who became a close friend and frequent portrait subject for Van Gogh.
Theo van Gogh	Vincent's brother and an art dealer who provided the financial and emotional support necessary for his career.
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence	The location of the Saint-Paul-de-Mausole asylum where Van Gogh stayed and painted "The Starry Night."
Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear	A famous 1889 work created shortly after the artist's mental breakdown and self-mutilation.

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