Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890) was a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter whose expressive use of color and brushwork profoundly influenced 20th-century art; his notable works include Starry Night and Sunflowers.
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- Zundert
- Educated at
- Royal Academy of Fine Arts
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Timeline
1853
Born
Birth1890
Died
Death
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