2. Vincent Van Gogh (1853-1890)

3. Early Life  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.

4. Van Gogh’s Brother Theo

5.  Vincent worked as an art dealer with Theo for a short time  Then moved to Amsterdam to pursue painting.  We know about Vincent’s adult life because of his letters to Theo.

7.  Often admitted himself to the Sanitarium for mental rest.  Usually misunderstood.  Painted some of his best work while visiting there.

8. Starry Night Famous for heavy brushstrokes & color

9. Starry Night Over the Rhone

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11. Sunflowers painted in the sanitarium

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13. Self Portraits

14. Last Painting: “ Wheat Field with Crows”

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