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The Story of the Woman Behind Vincent van Gogh

For years, I've been fascinated by the fact that Vincent van Gogh, who sold only one piece of artwork, became so renowned and yet there was almost no material on the topic.

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30 Lesser Known Works of Art by Vincent van Gogh

30 Works of Art by Vincent van Gogh You May Not Have Seen

Vincent Van Gogh was an artist highly underrated in his time, barely known except perhaps, for the cutting off of his ear. Out of over 2,000 works of art made over 15 years, Van Gogh reportedly only sold one painting while he was alive, to an art collector for 500 francs.

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Funny: It's Time For You To Meet Van Gogh's Family!

Hilarious: The Truth About Vincent Van Gogh's Family...

We all know Vincent van Gogh for his stellar artistry and the masterpieces he left the world, but I didn't know about his vast extended family until I came across this fascinating post.

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You Have Never Seen Van Gogh's Paintings Like This Before...

Art student Serena Malyon decided to try applying a digital version of tilt-shifting on various artists’ works, and discovered that Vincent Van Gogh’s style worked perfectly, The resulting alterations make Van Gogh’s paintings sprint to life.

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Have You Ever Heard of Vincent Van Gogh's Family? You Should

Have you met the family of Vincent van Gogh?

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Why Did Vincent van Gogh Consider This Work of His Ugly?

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Is Van Gogh’s ‘The Night Cafe’ a Misunderstood Gem?

Vincent van Gogh is regarded as one of the greatest painters of all time. But, did you know that the Dutch artist considered one painting of his – The Night Café – to be ugly? The painting shows a jarring image of an interior of a café and contains harsh tones of red and green.

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12 Facts About Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh

12 Fascinating Facts About Van Gogh's Famous Masterpiece

Vincent Van Gogh was the ultimate tortured artist. Although so very talented, he was never recognized in his own time, and indeed lived a poor, hard life. Even his, arguably, magnum opus depicts a scene from a mental institution.

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Joke: Introducing the van Gogh Family...

Did you know the painter Vincent van Gogh had a very large family?

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25 Famous Paintings That Have Been Stolen in the Past

Few of These Famous Stolen Paintings Were Never Seen Again

View of the Sea at Scheveningen by Vincent van Gogh (By Vincent van Gogh, Wikimedia Commons ) Stolen In: 2002 Recovered in: 2016 Current Status: Returned to the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, after being stolen as part of a $30 million heist. 9.

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7 Famous Paintings that Inspired Movie Scenes

7 Scenes that Show the Impact Paintings Have on Cinema

Wheatfield with Crows by Vincent van Gogh (1890)/ Dreams by Akira Kurosawa (1990) This isn’t so much a nod, as a direct reference.

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15 Portraits by Oleg Shuplyak, the Master of Optical Illusions

Can You See the Faces in These Mind-Bending Paintings?

It is very interesting how Oleg managed to retain the identity of the painting while (almost) omitting the woman portrayed. 3. Loving Vincent Isn't it mesmerizing how precisely the author simulated the original style of Vincent van Gogh?

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18 Cute and Funny Sandwiches Inspired by Iconic Paintings

These 18 cute and funny sandwiches attempt to recreate famous paintings within the boundaries of a delicatessen.

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Amazing Recreations of Famous Paintings and Cartoons... on Coffee!

WOW! This Artist Recreates Famous Paintings on COFFEE FOAM

Lee Kang Bin paints his edible masterpieces on a thick coat of cappuccino foam, which he then coats with colorful chocolate sauces, i.e. the paint.

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15 Incredible Paintings That Every Art Lover Must Know

These Classic Paintings Will Always Be Remembered

"Starry Night" by Vincent van Gogh (1889) Starry Night might just be one of the most loved paintings in art history. The bold brush strokes of swirling sky and bright colors fill me with so much energy and excitement. The dead, dusky tree in the foreground offers an ominous contrast.

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14 World-Famous Flower Paintings From Monet to Warhol

Here Are the Absolute Best Flower Paintings Ever Created

Classical Dutch floral still lifes, for example, depict the subject matter with precision and definition, focusing on the shape and variation in color, whereas impressionists like Claude Monet and Vincent Van Gogh often use blurred or crude brushstrokes to capture the mood of their subject matter and

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14 Vivid and Sophisticated Paintings of Animals and Plants

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These Flowers & Animals Painted With Dots Are Lovely!

To a great extent, the characteristic that distinguishes excellent art from average is technique, with some of the greatest artists in history, such as Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, and Gustav Klimt owing their fame and recognition to their unique styles.

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Quiz: Which Famous Painting Best Fits Your Personality?

QUIZ: Which Famous Painting Are You?

Human soul Reality Love History What do you prefer to see in paintings? A view People Abstract shapes Many colors A sense of movement During what time of day do you feel at your peak?

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Shadows of Everyday Items Turned into Whimsical Art!

Fun, Creative, and Wacky Shadow Doodles by Vincent Bal

In fact, such was the popularity of these shadow doodles that Vincent went on to make a short film that incorporated his drawings. Here, we feature some of the most playful shadow doodles by Vincent Bal.

Vehicles of Ground, Air & Water

This Van is Better Than Most Limos

Klassen is a German company whose expertise is turning plain vans into luxury mobile offices. They offer varying degrees of luxury, in accordance with the customer’s needs and wants.

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Secrets Behind 7 of the Most Famous Paintings of all Time

Discover the Secrets Behind 7 of the Most Famous Paintings

Michelangelo, Da Vinci, and Van Gogh, to name but a few, are names that many of us know and whose painting are easily recognizable, but there is definitely more to these paintings than meets the eye.

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7 Art Secrets That Have Finally Been Cracked

The Shocking Hidden Secrets of 7 World Famous Paintings

Some of the world’s most valuable paintings contain fascinating hidden mysteries. Unlocking the secrets of these profound riddles can increase your appreciation of our artistic heritage manifold.

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10 Surprising Stories Behind Popular Works of Art

10 Little-Known Facts About Famous Paintings

In this post, we shall explore some little-known facts behind famous paintings – from Walter Sickert’s Jack the Ripper’s Bedroom to Van Gogh’s Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear. Related: A New Layer of Meaning to Famous Artworks 1.

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An Ode to the Ocean in a Gallery of Beautiful Paintings!

Marine Art: Bringing Sailing to Life in Lovely Paintings!

The painting was based on an actual shark attack that occurred in 1749 in Havana Harbor, during which the young boy lost his leg, though the painting subtly hides the gory details. 3.

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15 Incredible Paintings That Every Art Lover Must Know...

"Starry Night" by Vincent van Gogh (1889) Starry Night might just be one of the most loved paintings in art history. The bold brush strokes of swirling sky and bright colors fill me with so much energy and excitement. The dead, dusky tree in the foreground offers an ominous contrast.

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