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Discover the tumultuous but extraordinary journey of Vincent van Gogh, a renowned Dutch artist who battled mental illness and produced masterpieces that influenced the art world. From his time in Paris to the vibrant landscapes of Arles, delve into the life of a creative genius who created over 900 paintings and 1100 drawings in a decade.
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Vincent Van Gogh March 30, 1853– July 29, 1890
Vincent Van Gogh • struggled with mental illness • 1886moved to Paris, France and studied art • in Paris, he met Impressionist artists that influenced his art • moved to Arles, France where he painted nature and landscapes
created 900 paintings and 1100 drawings in 10 years • he painted 70 paintings in 70 days before he died at age 37 • sold one painting in his lifetime; The Red Vineyard 1888 . one of the greatest Dutch painters in history, but he was poor and unknown throughout his life