Learning about Vincent Van Gogh

Who is Vincent van Gogh?

Vincent van Gogh is one of the world’s most famous painters People across the world have admired his unique style. He was born in The Netherlands ( 1853) and he died in France ( 1890).

Why is he so famous?

If you look closely at his paintings, the brushstrokes are broken up. It is as if you can see each time Van Gogh put his brush on the canvas. Do you like this style?

What inspired him?

Van Gogh was born in the Netherlands, but travelled across Europe. He went to France, Belgium and England When he was in London, he was inspired by all the art he saw in galleries. Van Gogh’s brother, Theo, worked in an art gallery and introduced Van Gogh to many artworks. Van Gogh was interested in painters who were painting everyday life.

What did he paint?Van Gogh liked to paint the places he visited.Van Gogh also liked to paint portraits.

 

Why did he die so young?

It is a really sad story. Van Gogh struggled with mental health problems. This meant that he sometimes felt very angry or sad and was not able to control his emotions. Sometimes, he would harm himself and have blackouts. Van Gogh used painting as a way to express his emotions and way to help with his illness.He died by suicide. He was only 37.

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