Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890) is world-famous. Learn about Van Gogh's life, read his letters, explore his paintings and drawings, and other masterpieces.
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# Vincent van Gogh

[Find out more about Vincent's life](/en/art-and-stories/vincents-life-1853-1890)

Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890) is world famous. Learn about his life, read his letters, or explore his paintings and drawings.

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- [Paintings](#paintings)
- [Drawings](#drawings)
- [Letters](#letters)
- [Biography](#biography)
- [Stories](#stories-)

- [Paintings](#paintings)
- [Drawings](#drawings)
- [Letters](#letters)
- [Biography](#biography)
- [Stories](#stories-)

## Paintings

[View all paintings](https://www.vangoghmuseum.nl/en/collection?q=&Artist=Vincent+van+Gogh&Type=painting)

[**Self-Portraits**\
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Vincent made many self-portraits to practise his skills as a painter.](https://www.vangoghmuseum.nl/en/collection?q=&Artist=Vincent+van+Gogh&Genre=self-portrait&Type=painting)[**Landscapes**\
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Van Gogh loved nature and enjoyed to paint outside.](https://www.vangoghmuseum.nl/en/collection?q=&Genre=landscape+%28representation%29&Artist=Vincent+van+Gogh)[**Flowers and Blossom**\
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Van Gogh painted a number of impressive flower still lifes, such as _Sunflowers_ and _Irises_.](https://www.vangoghmuseum.nl/en/collection?q=*flower*&Artist=Vincent+van+Gogh)

## Drawings

[View all drawings](https://www.vangoghmuseum.nl/en/collection?q=&Artist=Vincent+van+Gogh&Type=drawing%2Cletter+sketch%2Csketch%2Csketchbook)

[**Early Drawings**\
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As a beginning artist, Vincent drew a lot to practise his skills.](https://www.vangoghmuseum.nl/en/collection?q=&Artist=Vincent+van+Gogh&Type=drawing%2Cletter+sketch%2Csketch%2Csketchbook&Date=1871+-+1880%2C1881%2C1882%2C1883%2C1884%2C1885)[**Drawings from Paris**\
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Vincent gained many new impressions in Paris. He drew cafes and boulevards and the landscape along the Seine.](https://www.vangoghmuseum.nl/en/collection?q=&Artist=Vincent+van+Gogh&Type=drawing%2Cletter+sketch%2Csketch%2Csketchbook&Date=1871+-+1880%2C1881%2C1886%2C1887)[**Drawings from the South of France**\
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In the South of France, Van Gogh made many works on paper that show his skills as draughtsman.](https://www.vangoghmuseum.nl/en/collection?q=&Artist=Vincent+van+Gogh&Type=letter+sketch%2Cdrawing&Date=1888%2C1889)

## Letters

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[**The Best Letters and Quotes**\
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Delve into Van Gogh’s finest letters and discover popular quotes.](https://vangoghmuseum.nl/en/highlights/letters)[**Academic Website**\
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Visit the website vangoghletters.org to access all of Van Gogh’s known letters, complete with detailed annotations.](http://vangoghletters.org/vg/)[**Books**\
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Prefer a book? Discover the letter compilations and anthologies in our webstore.](https://www.vangoghmuseumshop.com/en/van-gogh-his-letters?utm_source=vgmsite&utm_campaign=van-gogh-highlights-letters&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=brievenboeken)

## Biography

[Read the entire biography](/en/art-and-stories/vincents-life-1853-1890)

[1881-1883\
**First Steps as an Artist**\
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Vincent's parents aren't happy with his choice for an artist's life. Fortunately, that doesn't stop Vincent from working hard.](/en/art-and-stories/vincents-life-1853-1890/first-steps-as-an-artist)[1886-1888\
**From Dark to Light**\
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In Paris, Vincent developed his own, well-known style with bright colors.](/en/art-and-stories/vincents-life-1853-1890/from-dark-to-light)[1890\
**Vincents Final Months**\
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After a visit to Theo, Vincents has growing worries about money.](/en/art-and-stories/vincents-life-1853-1890/vincents-final-months)

## Stories

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[In short\
**Vincent's Illness**\
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The ear incident was the result of Vincent’s first major mental breakdown.](/en/art-and-stories/stories/all-stories/van-goghs-illness)[5 things you need to know about\
**5x Van Gogh's Sunflowers**\
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Did you know there are five different versions of the famous painting? Find out more.](/en/art-and-stories/stories/all-stories/5-things-you-need-to-know-about-van-goghs-sunflowers)[In short\
**The Brothers Vincent and Theo**\
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Vincent’s life had plenty of ups & downs, but he could always count on the support of his younger brother Theo,](/en/art-and-stories/stories/all-stories/the-brothers-vincent-and-theo)