Van Gogh

Facts about Van Gogh

• Born: March 30th, 1853 in the Netherlands
• Died: July 29th, 1890 in Paris 
• Making him 37 when he died
• He died at such a young age because he went through mental illness where he cut of a portion of his ear, was sent to a mental asylum, released, became suicidal, and shot himself.  In the asylum, he created some of his most famous pieces like the ones below.

Irisis

Starry Night

                                 

Art Style

• Post Impressionism
• First paintings were Realistic but then changed to use a technique of Paul Gauguin - memories
• Rough beauty
• Emotional 
• Bold Colors

Art