🌻 Who Was Vincent van Gogh?
3rd Grade 🎨 Art
Vincent van Gogh was a Dutch painter famous for his bright colors and thick, swirling brushstrokes, like in "The Starry Night."
His life
Van Gogh was born in the Netherlands in 1853 and painted for only about ten years, yet he made more than 2,000 artworks. He died in 1890.
Famous paintings
"The Starry Night" (1889) shows a swirling night sky over a village — it hangs in the Museum of Modern Art in New York. His "Sunflowers" paintings are also world-famous.
Famous later
During his life, Van Gogh sold very few paintings and often felt sad and lonely. Today he is one of the most loved artists ever, and his paintings are worth millions.
Quick quiz
Which country was Van Gogh from?
Which painting has a swirling night sky?
Where can you see "The Starry Night"?