Vincent van Gogh

Here are some interesting facts about Vincent van Gogh: First, he produced more than 900 paintings over the course of just one decade, making him a very prolific artist. He was also an avid letter writer, and historians believe he wrote more than 800 letters to his brother Theo and other friends during his lifetime. Despite his tremendous output as an artist, van Gogh achieved little commercial success. In fact, he only sold one painting before his death in 1890. It was his sister-in-law, Johanna, who helped make the artist posthumously known. Explore a collection of Vincent van Gogh art on 1stDibs.

Vincent van Gogh made more than 900 paintings over the course of his life. Given that he died at age 37, van Gogh was a tremendously prolific artist. When considering the length of his career, van Gogh likely produced a new painting once every 36 hours. Shop a large selection of fine art on 1stDibs.

No, van Gogh was not an Impressionist. Due to the time when he was active and the style that he favored, the Dutch artist is generally thought of as a Postimpressionist. However, Impressionists such as Claude Monet influenced his work. Shop a collection of Postimpressionist art from some of the world's top galleries and dealers on 1stDibs.

No one knows for sure what van Gogh's first painting was. However, historians have identified three works from 1881, any of which might have been the first Vincent van Gogh ever produced. They include Still Life with Cabbage and Clogs, Crouching Boy with Sickle and Woman Sewing. Shop a collection of Vincent van Gogh art on 1stDibs.

The difference between van Gogh and Gauguin was in their artistic styles and preferred subject matter. Although both artists were self-taught and are now considered Post-Impressionists, you can draw many contrasts between their work. Van Gogh tended to apply thick layers of paint with a technique known as impasto, giving his work dramatic texture. On the other hand, Gauguin's paintings are smoother, but they are equally dramatic due to his use of vibrant, often unrealistic or unexpected colors. The primary goal of van Gogh was to express his feelings and emotions through his landscapes, portraits and still-lifes. Instead of self-expression, Gauguin concerned himself with infusing symbolism and spiritualism into his work. He was a pioneer of Primitivism, art that seeks to explore the relationship between early man and his environment. On 1stDibs, find a range of Vincent van Gogh and Paul Gauguin art.

How much an original van Gogh is worth depends on its size, condition, historical significance and other factors. In 2022, the sale of his Orchard with Cypresses set a new auction record for the Postimpressionist artist, fetching a selling price of $117.2 million. Created in 1888, the work is an excellent example of how van Gogh used an impasto technique to thickly apply paint with heavy brushstrokes, instilling a sense of turbulent movement in his landscape compositions. If you're lucky enough to own a van Gogh, a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer can assist you with the valuation process. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Vincent van Gogh art and other Postimpressionist art.