Vincent van Gogh

van gogh painting of two small fishing boats on a river in spring with a bridge in the background
The Art of Spring: 10 Paintings to Mark the Season
In the spirit of the English poet Alexander Pope, art, like hope, springs eternal. Many artists have recognized the uplifting power of spring, particularly in times of societal upheaval. These ten…
a photo in sepia tone of van gogh at 19 years old. described in more detail within the story.
10 Surprising Facts About Vincent Van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) is one of history's best-known artists. Despite struggles with depression and psychosis Van Gogh became a master of Post-Impressionism. Van Gogh paintings like The Starry…
Still from At Eternity’s Gate - Official Trailer - HD (Willem Dafoe, Rupert Friend, Mads Mikkelsen).
From Hines to Christo: How Artists Influence Other Artists
“Good artists borrow, great artists steal.” —attributed to Pablo Picasso
Hieronymus Bosch, detail from the right panel of The Temptation of St. Anthony, c. 1501. Oil on oak panels. 52 in × 90 in. Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga.
10 Most Popular Art Stories of 2021
Join us in bidding 2021 goodbye with a review of our ten most popular stories of the year! Below, you'll find the names of our biggest stories, preview text, and direct links to each.
"The Potato Eaters" CREDIT: Van Gogh Museum, Netherlands
Reframed: Famine Depicted Throughout Art History
Easily the most famous depiction of famine in art history is Vincent van Gogh’s 1885 oil painting, The Potato Eaters. At the time of its creation, the phrase "potato eater" was considered pejorative…
Vincent Van Gogh, detail of Sunflowers, Arles, January 1889. Oil on canvas.
The Cultural Significance of the Color Yellow
The color yellow has a rich cultural history that rivals the warmth of the various shades that it comes in. Often linked to the sun, it has come to symbolize a multitude of things from power and…
Vincent van Gogh, Irises, May 1889.
The Getty Translates Online Exhibits for Hispanic Heritage Month
Five of Getty’s most popular online exhibits on Google Arts & Culture are now available in Spanish and English, making the Los Angeles museum’s expansive art collection more accessible than ever…
Vincent van Gogh, Roses, 1890. Oil on canvas. National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC.
Columbus Museum of Art Exhibition Spotlights Van Gogh and His Sources
An exceptional gathering of works by Vincent van Gogh, in conversation with the artists and artworks that spoke to him the most, will premiere at the Columbus Museum of Art this fall.