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Vincent van Gogh

Vincent van Gogh. 1853-1890 Born in Netherlands Oldest of 6 kids Many unsuccessful jobs Very poor Brother Theo supported him Often didn’t eat much to buy art supplies 1881-1890 almost 900 paintings 20 self-portraits. The Potato Eaters. Considered van Gogh’s first masterpiece

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Vincent van Gogh

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  1. Vincent van Gogh • 1853-1890 • Born in Netherlands • Oldest of 6 kids • Many unsuccessful jobs • Very poor • Brother Theo supported him • Often didn’t eat much to buy art supplies • 1881-1890 almost 900 paintings • 20 self-portraits

  2. The Potato Eaters • Considered van Gogh’s first masterpiece • Different from later works • Color is duller • Before studied Impressionalism • Peasant life and rural landscapes were a favorite topic for Vincent

  3. Before and After Impressionalism • Dark mudding colors • Literal representation of the church, sky and surroundings • Color is very minimal • Bright colors • Free forming lines-- wavy and appear to be bending or melting

  4. Sunflowers • Famous for vibrant colors • Notice the different stages of life the flowers create • Many artists have tried to copy • Yellow was Gogh’s favorite color • Signed all his work Vincent

  5. The Bedroom at Arles, 1887 • Van Gogh’s bedroom • Used color to express himself • Simplify color • Resemble rest, sleep • Sent to brother Theo to show where stayed

  6. Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear • Van Gogh had a disease called epilepsy • During one of his fits he went after a friend with a razor • The friend left, but Van Gogh cut his ear with it • He committed self to an asylum

  7. Portrait of Dr. Gachet • Van Gogh’s doctor after spending time in the asylum • Mentally instable • Insomnia • Van Gogh recognized this madness as a disease • Van Gogh thought would have painted better without disease • Painting sold for 82.5 million in 1990 • Highest payment to that date

  8. Irises, sold for 53.9 million in 1987

  9. Starry Night

  10. Starry Night over the Rhone

  11. Cafe Terrace at Night • 3 famous Starry Night paintings • This adds aspect of people • Stars faded in background • Strong belief that must master drawing then add color

  12. The Red Vineyard • Van Gogh was never famous while he was alive • His brother, Theo bought his paintings • This is the only painting Theo sold while Vincent was alive • Sold at auction months before Vincent died • Sold for 400 francs in Brussels

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