Some of Van Gogh's Most Famous Paintings

Sunflowers，1888s

This is one of Van Gogh's most celebrated works. He employed vibrant colors and bold brushstrokes to capture the vibrant vitality of the sunflowers. The predominantly yellow hue, set against a simple, bright background, symbolizes passion, hope, and perseverance, making it a quintessential Post-Impressionist work.

There are several versions of this work, one of which is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, and another, "Still Life: Vase with 14 Sunflowers," in the National Gallery in London.

An oil on canvas painting of sunflowers by Dutch Post-Impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh.

The Starry Night，1889s

Created in 1889 while Van Gogh was in a mental hospital in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, this painting depicts a starry sky brimming with movement and change, rendered in swirling, swirling brushstrokes. The entire scene is engulfed in a turbulent, turbulent torrent of blue-green. This detached scene reflects Van Gogh's turbulent emotions and his frenzied, hallucinatory world.

Currently in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art, New York.

Starry Night, an oil on canvas painting by Dutch Post-Impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh.

Wheat Field with Crows，1890s

Van Gogh depicts a scene of oppression and unease, set against a backdrop of golden wheat fields and soaring crows. The crows, like messengers of death, circling the wheat fields, add a touch of mystery and terror to the painting.

This painting not only captures Van Gogh's inner struggle and pain in the final stages of his life, but also, through the symbolism of death and despair, the wheat fields with crows flying around, expresses his profound reflections and insights on life and mortality.

Now in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

Wheatfield with Crows: Van Gogh, Post-Impressionism

Self-Portrait，1889s

Van Gogh created numerous self-portraits that showcase his facial features and personality. Using delicate lines and soft colors, he deeply conveyed his inner world, revealing his inner pain and loneliness while also showcasing his artistic talent and creativity. Among them, "Self-Portrait after Cutting Off the Ear" and "Self-Portrait Without a Beard" are among the most famous.

First housed in the Courtauld Gallery in London

An oil on canvas self-portrait by the Dutch Post-Impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh

The Night Café，1888s

This painting depicts a café in the French town of Arles. Van Gogh uses bright colors and bold brushstrokes to depict the café's bustle and joy, using elements like a green ceiling, blood-red walls, and jarring green furniture. The yellow café seats contrast sharply with the blue starry sky, creating a striking visual impact. This painting embodies Van Gogh's romantic style.

It is now in the collection of the Basil Müller Museum in Otterlo, the Netherlands.

An oil on canvas painting by Dutch Post-Impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh titled Cafe Terrace

Irises，1889s

This masterpiece was created by Van Gogh during his stay at the Saint-Rémy asylum. The irises in the painting are vibrant and beautiful, set against a rich yellow background. The harmonious blue and green accents neutralize the frenzy of the yellow, creating a less intense, more peaceful and comfortable experience than "Sunflowers." This is a masterpiece of Van Gogh's floral themes from his later years.

It is now in the collection of the Getty Museum in Los Angeles.

An oil on canvas painting of irises by Dutch Post-Impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh.

Starry Night Over the Rhone，1888s

This painting depicts the Rhône River in Arles, a city in southern France, and was created in 1888. The vibrant blue sky, dotted with stars, contrasts with the lights reflected on the river, revealing Van Gogh's joyful mood at the time.

It is now in the collection of the Musée d'Orsay in Paris.

Starry Night Over the Rhone, an oil on canvas painting by Dutch post-Impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh.

The Potato Eaters，1885s

Created in 1885, Van Gogh depicts a group of peasants eating potatoes around a table, using dim lighting and earthy colors. Using deep colors and bold brushstrokes, Van Gogh captures the hardships and exploitation faced by the working class at the time, making this a prominent example of his early style.

It is now in the collection of the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam.

An oil on canvas painting by Dutch post-Impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh titled The Potato Eaters

Portrait of Dr. Gachet，1890s

Dr. Gachet, who attended to Vincent van Gogh during his illness, was painted in gratitude. He rests one arm on a table, his expression both pensive and resting from fatigue. The portrait is vividly portrayed. Two versions exist: one in a private collection and the other in the Musée d'Orsay in Paris.

In 1990, one of the two, "Portrait of Dr. Gachet," sold at Christie's in New York for a staggering $82.5 million, setting a world record for the highest price paid for a work of art at auction at the time.

Portrait of Dr. Gachet, an oil on canvas painting by the Dutch Post-Impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh.

Bedroom in Arles，1889s

This painting depicts Van Gogh's bedroom, including its bed, lamp, and window. He used delicate lines and soft, vibrant colors. While the furniture appears somewhat crowded and chaotic, it nevertheless creates a warm and comfortable feeling, evoking a sense of belonging and reflecting his attention to detail and love for life.

It is now in the collection of the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam.

An oil on canvas painting of a bedroom in Arles by Dutch Post-Impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh.

Almond Blossoms，1890s

"Almond Blossoms in Bloom" was created by Van Gogh to celebrate the birth of his brother Theo's son. In this painting, Van Gogh uses pure white almond blossoms against a pale blue sky to depict a vibrant spring scene. The almond blossoms are as pure and beautiful as a newborn baby, exuding a delicate fragrance.

Currently in the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam.

An oil on canvas painting of almond blossoms by Dutch Post-Impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh.

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