uncle was vice admiral of the Dutch navy and Vincent lived for a time with him in the Naval Yards in Amsterdam. In painting the sea Van Gogh paid tribute to his decorated uncle who was only one in a long list of important high ranking members of the Van Gogh clan.

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early studies of Dutch women knitting are in the tradition of 17th century Dutch painters like Vermeer or Maes. Vincent's knitters were likely his sisters or local inhabitants. They exude a quiet, reflective mood; suggesting that at this time his life was fulfilling.

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studies of sewing women had a rich legacy in Dutch art. It is noteworthy to compare Nicholas Maes 17th century red chalk drawing with Vincent's pencil & chalk rendition of a similar subject. Maes floods his figure in light whereas Van Gogh shades his figure in shadow.

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love of the laborer was a constant theme in his work. He identified with those who worked with their hands and cultivated the earth. As an artist he felt his calling was to cultivate culture and to create works of art that made a cultural contribution to humanity.

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influence can be seen in Munch and many other artists. The final decade of the 19th century was a hotbed of stylistic and conceptual views in art. Van Gogh played a primary role as an innovator and conservator of primary ideas within this milieu.

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Mistigram: perhaps the furthest thing from almond blossoms, thematically, here is 1885 turned into by . This piece was also included in last month's fine art-themed MIST012… https://t.co/ydKNUSwONH

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early studies of Dutch women knitting are in the tradition of 17th century Dutch Domestic painters including Vermeer and Maes. Vincent's depictions were likely made in the village of Nuenen prior to 1885 and could be his sisters or local inhabitants

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From earliest portrait drawings of the early 1880's which he made in charcoal and pencil to the full-intensity color paintings at the end of the decade-- one finds a powerful, insightful and sensitive observer of the human experience. We are always touched by his art.

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radiant light Arles of 1888 gave way to the overcast sky and fragile tender pastureland of Auvers in 1890. The end of a difficult life was close at hand and the art reflected it perfectly.

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Loving Vincent ★★★
The first fully hand painted animated feature. I felt the effect was done better in films. The story and the performances worked for me though. It's the best retelling of last few days I've seen put to celluloid.

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early studies of Dutch women knitting are in the tradition of 17th century Dutch painters including Vermeer and Maes. Vincent's depictions were made prior to 1885 and could be his sisters or local inhabitants of the village of Nuenen. There is a calm mood about them.

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quirky drawings seem to echo in Schiele's linear explorations,
Vincent's innovative example freed artists to attempt new things.

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influence can be seen in Munch and many other artists for Vincent's stylistic & conceptual views in modern art were foundational.

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"#VanGoghsUntoldJourney" - Embraced by art-lovers worldwide is the only major book that discloses the source of "Starry Night."

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3rd grade exploring VanGogh's bedroom chair

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https://t.co/JLm3XljSgb admiration for great writers such as Dickens fed his imagination and visual power

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