Vincent Van Gogh (1853-1890). Vincent loved to draw as a child Though he did not paint until he was about 20 years old. Grew up very poor Father was a preacher in the Netherlands. Early Life. Van Gogh’s B rother Theo. Vincent worked as an art dealer with Theo for a short time - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Vincent Van Gogh (1853-1890)
Vincent Van Gogh (1853-1890)
Early LifeVincent loved to draw as a childThough he did not
paint until he was about 20 years old.Grew up very poorFather was a
preacher in the Netherlands.
Van Goghs Brother Theo
Vincent worked as an art dealer with Theo for a short timeThen
moved to Amsterdam to pursue painting.We know about Vincents adult
life because of his letters to Theo.Letters to Theo
A Troubled ManOften admitted himself to the Sanitarium for
mental rest.Usually misunderstood.Painted some of his best work
while visiting there.
Starry NightFamous for heavy brushstrokes & color
Starry Night Over the Rhone
Don McClean
Vincenthttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dipFMJckZOM{Sunflowerspainted
in the sanitarium
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sunflowershttp://www.vggallery.com/misc/sunflowers.htm{Self
Portraits
Last Painting: Wheat Field with Crows
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