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Vincent van Gogh
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Van Gogh’s Last Painting Poses a Problem for an Idyllic French Village • Apr. 15, 2025, 12:59 AM ET (New York Times)
Vincent’s final painting at the root of a row in French village • Apr. 12, 2025, 2:26 AM ET (DutchNews.nl)
Van Gogh’s last work, and the legal battle over the spot in France that he painted • Apr. 11, 2025, 3:53 AM ET (The Indian Express)
Climate Activists Who Threw Soup at van Gogh Painting Are Changing Tactics • Mar. 29, 2025, 2:30 AM ET (New York Times)
Just Stop Oil says it will stop throwing soup at paintings and end disruptive protest • Mar. 28, 2025, 2:49 AM ET (CNN)

Facts

Also Known As Vincent Willem van Gogh
Born March 30, 1853 • Netherlands
Died July 29, 1890 (aged 37) • France
Notable Works “Portrait of Dr. Gachet” • “Starry Night over the Rhône” • “The Potato Eaters” • “The Starry Night”
Movement / Style Post-Impressionism

Did You Know?

  • Van Gogh was the second child his mother named Vincent.
  • Three women turned down van Gogh's marriage proposals.
  • Theo named his son after Vincent van Gogh.

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Vincent van Gogh: Self-Portrait
Vincent van Gogh: The Starry Night
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Vincent van Gogh: The Bedroom
Vincent van Gogh: Sunflowers
Vincent van Gogh: The Old Tower in the Fields
Self-Portrait with Straw Hat
Gogh, Vincent van: Sunflowers
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