Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) A Quick Introduction Into The Life Of Van Gogh Vincent Van Gogh was one of the four great Postimpressionists. Vincent van Gogh is generally considered the greatest Dutch painter after Rembrandt. His reputation is based largely on the works of the last three years of his brief ten-year painting career. He had a powerful influence on expressionism in modern art. Van Gogh created more than 800 oil paintings and 700 drawings, but he …showed first 75 words of 644 total…

…showed last 75 words of 644 total…pale, fresh tonalities, a broader and more expressive brushwork, that seemed to bring out a lyrical vision of nature. The sale of Van Gogh's 'Irises' in 1987 brought the highest price ever paid for a work of art up to that time at 53.9 million dollars. Van Goghs short career made him a famous and accomplished artist. His had a unique style and innovative vision that belonged only to him being a pioneer of the post impression.