Quick answerVincent van Gogh (1853–1890) was a Dutch artist. Vincent van Gogh is best known for The Starry Night, Sunflowers, Post-Impressionist painting, Bold colour and swirling brushwork and Self-portraits. Born in Zundert, Netherlands. He painted for only a decade, yet became one of the most famous artists ever.
Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890) painted for only a decade, yet in that short burst he produced some of the most recognisable images in Western art, from sunflowers blazing against yellow walls to the swirling night sky of The Starry Night. A Dutch Post-Impressionist who sold almost nothing in his lifetime, he died at 37, poor and little known, and only became famous after his death.
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| Born | 1853 in Zundert, Netherlands |
|---|---|
| Died | 1890 |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Field | Art |
| Known for | The Starry Night, Sunflowers, Post-Impressionist painting, Bold colour and swirling brushwork, Self-portraits |
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