Vincent van Gogh

Vincent Willem van Gogh (30 March 1853 – 29 July 1890) was a Dutch Post-Impressionist artist. He was a pioneer of Expressionism with enormous influence on 20th century art, especially on the Fauves and German Expressionists. Some of his paintings are now among the world's best known, most popular and expensive works of art. Van Gogh spent his early adult life working for...

Date of birth:

  • Mar 30, 1853

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Date of death:

  • Jul 29, 1890

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  • van gogh

Vincent van Gogh Quotes

  • “ What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?

  • “ Do not quench your inspiration and your imagination; do not become the slave of your model.

  • “ There is no blue without yellow and without orange.

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