Vincent van Gogh

Vincent van Gogh (1853 – 1890)

Born Vincent Willem van Gogh on March 30, 1853, in Zundert, Netherlands
One of the most famous and influential Post-Impressionist painters, known for bold brush strokes
Created over 860 oil paintings, most of which were landscapes, portraits, and still lifes
Died on July 29, 1890, in Auvers-sur-Oise, France, at the age of 37

You can read more about Vincent van Gogh, and take a virtual tour of The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. Did you know that there are THREE versions of this painting? They are at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands, the Musée d'Orsay in Paris, France, and the Art Institute of Chicago in Chicago, IL. Can you spot the differences between the paintings? Watch this video about the science behind Bedroom in Arles, and a bit more about the painting at the Art Institute of Chicago.

1853 – 1890 Self Portrait1889, oil on canvas National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC

Artist of the Week Vincent van Gogh 3-30.pdf

Ms. Donahue at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands, in 2018.

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