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\"Vincent's<\/a>If you have the opportunity, the best way to experience Van Gogh\u2019s masterpieces is up close and in person. A number of years ago I was lucky enough to have a chance to visit the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. Before visiting I had an appreciation for Van Gogh. I knew all the crowd-pleasers like Starry Night<\/a><\/em>, Sunflowers<\/a><\/em>, and Caf\u00e9 Terrace on the Place du Forum<\/a><\/em>. I had read Irving Stone\u2019s Lust for Life<\/em> and became interested in Van Gogh\u2019s life<\/a>. But, it was not until experiencing the Van Gogh Museum that I could really appreciate the breadth of his work and the story of his life.<\/p>\n

The Van Gogh Museum is home to over 200 Van Gogh paintings as well as many of his drawings and letters. This is the largest collection of Van Gogh works anywhere in the world. See works like The Potato Eaters<\/a><\/em>, Almond Blossom<\/a><\/em>, Irises<\/em> and The Bedroom<\/a><\/em>. Although the museum itself is more modern than other nearby museums like the Rijksmuseum, also located on the Museumplein, you will feel as though you are transported back to Van Gogh\u2019s time as he tells you his story in his words while you peruse letters handwritten by Van Gogh. You will be taken aback when you realize that this multistory building is houses mainly one man\u2019s work, and when you see his use of color and brushstrokes in person it is awe-inspiring.<\/p>\n

While the museum is mainly covers Van Gogh, it also hosts works by other artists like Gauguin<\/a>, Monet<\/a>, Pissarro<\/a>, Seurat<\/a>, and other artists of the 19th century as well as temporary exhibitions of other artist\u2019s work. Opening on the 18th is an exhibit of Belgian artist Alfred Stevens\u2019 work. If you have stories or photos from your trip to the Van Gogh Museum that you would like to add, please share your comments.<\/p>\n

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