On this blog, we are able to look more in-depth into paintings that Van Gogh has done. If you want to learn more about the history and art of famous pieces like the Café Terrace at Night, less known works like The Sower and The Reaper , or even if you’re just here for the haystacks, you’ve come to the right part of the blog to find out more about the history and art style of Van Gogh’s paintings.
Although Gauguin and other contemporaries had a profound impact on Van Gogh’s work, Van Gogh was also greatly influenced by some of his predecessors. The work of French artist Jean Francois Millet, in particular, resonated with Van Gogh. In many ways Millet’s experiences and the subjects he chose to paint mirrored Van Gogh’s life and…
Van Gogh completed almost 900 paintings in the span of less than ten years. During this time it is incredible to look at how quickly his style and his works evolved. From dark still life paintings to colorful Post Impressionistic works, it is evident that Van Gogh worked hard to refine his technique and grow…
With spring in the air and flowers starting to bloom, I am reminded of some of the paintings that Van Gogh did of flowers. His Irises and Sunflowers of course are favorites and are among his most famous paintings. However, I would like to focus more on some of his other works – the paintings…
