Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh
Self-Portrait, 1887, Art Institute of Chicago
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a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter who posthumously became one of the most famous and influential figures in Western art history.
Born
Vincent Willem van Gogh 30 March 1853 Zundert, Netherlands
Died
29 July 1890 (aged 37) Auvers-sur-Oise, France
Nationality
Dutch
Known for
Painting, drawing still life, portraits and landscapes
adultbasic
Netherlands
Cause of death
Suicide by gunshot
Education
Anton Mauve
era
1800+
Family
Theodorus van Gogh (brother)
Movement
Post-Impressionism
Notable work
The Potato Eaters (1885) Sunflowers (1887) Bedroom in Arles (1888) The Starry Night (1889) Portrait of Dr. Gachet (1890) Wheatfield with Crows (1890) The Siesta (1890) Church at Auvers (1890)