Vincent van Gogh
1853–1890 · Post-Impressionism, Realism, Impressionism · 19 works
Van Gogh made everyday subjects a place to experiment. In Paris, his palette grew brighter as he encountered new approaches to painting. Portraits, flowers, and landscapes offered ways to practise, while self-portraits helped him develop his skills.
Life and work
- 1886
- Moves to Paris
Van Gogh moved into his brother Theo’s Paris flat and encountered new art and Japanese prints.
- 1888
- Moves to Arles
Van Gogh left Paris for Arles in February, seeking a new setting for his work.
19 works · 1880–1890
Follow the direction of the brushstrokes. How do nearby colors change one another?
1880–1885 · 3 works
Walk these 3Before the brighter paintings of Paris and southern France, Van Gogh studied rural life in the Netherlands. His Nuenen cottage scenes use earthy colors to connect people with their surroundings.
In the museum: Realism room · 1 work
1887–1888 · 7 works
Walk these 7In the museum: Post-Impressionism room · 4 works
1889–1890 · 9 works
Walk these 9In the museum: Post-Impressionism room · 3 works
Realism · 1 work
Walk this workBefore the brighter paintings of Paris and southern France, Van Gogh studied rural life in the Netherlands. His Nuenen cottage scenes use earthy colors to connect people with their surroundings.
In the museum: Realism room · 1 work
Impressionism · 1 work
Walk this workPost-Impressionism · 8 works
Walk these 8In the museum: Post-Impressionism room · 7 works
Other works · 9 works
Walk these 9Camille Pissarro
The Banks of the Marne in Winter, 1866
Édouard Jean Vuillard
In Front of the Mirror (recto), c. 1891–92
Edvard Munch
The Girl by the Window, 1893
