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Vincent van Gogh was a Dutch post-Impressionist painter whose famous artworks made him one of the most influential figures in Western art history.
Vincent van Gogh was a Dutch post-impressionist painter who is widely considered to be one of the greatest painters in history. His distinct use of vibrant colors and striking brushwork has influenced modern art and made him one of the most recognizable artists of all time. His most iconic works include "The Starry Night", "Sunflowers" and "Cafe Terrace at Night".
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1853</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Vincent Van Gogh is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On March 30, 1853, Vincent van Gogh was born in Zundert, Netherlands.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1869</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Becomes an Art Dealer</div><div class='timeline-text'>Van Gogh becomes an art dealer for Goupil & Co. in The Hague and then in London.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1880</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Becomes a Preacher</div><div class='timeline-text'>Van Gogh decides to become a preacher and moves to the Borinage in Belgium.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1881</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Begins Painting Professionally </div><div class='timeline-text'>Van Gogh begins painting professionally and takes lessons from his cousin, Anton Mauve.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1886</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Moves to Paris</div><div class='timeline-text'>Van Gogh moves to Paris where he meets fellow artists including Paul Gauguin and Emile Bernard.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1890</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Commits Suicide</div><div class='timeline-text'>Van Gogh commits suicide at the age of 37 on July 29, 1890 in Auvers-sur-Oise, France.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Cut off His Own Ear</h3><p class='facts-text'>In 1888, Vincent Van Gogh famously cut off his own earlobe in a fit of rage. He later told police that he had not intended to harm himself, but was trying to “injure himself a little so as to prevent a greater evil.”</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Sold Just One Painting in his Life</h3><p class='facts-text'>Despite becoming one of the world’s most beloved and influential painters, Vincent van Gogh only sold one painting in his lifetime – The Red Vineyard at Arles.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Had an Unusual Color Palette</h3><p class='facts-text'>Van Gogh was known for his use of bright colors, often using a distinct palette of bold yellow, red and green colors. He was also known to use the color blue more than any other artist.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Became a Painter Late in Life</h3><p class='facts-text'>Vincent van Gogh began painting at the late age of 27 after having failed at various other occupations such as art dealing, teaching, and preaching.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Was Inspired by Japanese Prints</h3><p class='facts-text'>Van Gogh was heavily influenced by Japanese Ukiyo-e prints which he discovered through an art dealer friend. He made countless copies of these prints and was inspired by the bold compositions and simplified forms.</p></div></div>
Vincent van Gogh was a renowned Dutch post-impressionist painter born on March 30, 1853. He tragically died on July 29, 1890, at the age of 37. He is widely known for his vibrant colors and iconic works like ''The Starry Night'' and ''Sunflowers.''
