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The National Gallery in London has hosted several exhibitions of Vincent van Gogh's paintings, including 'Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers', which brought together some of his most loved paintings from across the globe, such as 'Starry Night Over the Rhône' and 'Sunflowers'. The National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C. also has several van Gogh paintings in its permanent collection, including a self-portrait and a painting of a young girl.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Artist | Vincent van Gogh |
| Gallery | National Gallery, London |
| Medium | Oil on canvas |
| Paintings | Sunflowers, Self-Portrait, Still Life of Oranges and Lemons with Blue Gloves, The Harvest, Ploughman in the Fields near Arles, The Yellow House (The Street), Starry Night Over the Rhône, The Large Plane Trees (Road Menders at Saint-Rémy), A Wheatfield, with Cypresses |
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What You'll Learn
Van Gogh's Sunflowers at the National Gallery, London
Vincent van Gogh is one of the most popular Post-Impressionist painters today, though he was not appreciated during his lifetime. Van Gogh's paintings are characterised by expressive and emotive use of brilliant colour and energetic application of paint.
The National Gallery in London houses one of the five versions of Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers' on display in museums and galleries across the world. The other four versions are in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, the Neue Pinakothek in Munich, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and the Sompo Museum in Tokyo.
Van Gogh painted seven versions of 'Sunflowers' in total between 1888 and 1889. The first four were completed in just one week, before the flowers faded. The second two paintings, 'Fourteen Sunflowers' (Munich) and the National Gallery's picture, are the most important of the series. Van Gogh considered both good enough to hang and signed them 'Vincent', using his first name only as people found his last name difficult to pronounce. They were also among the few works he felt confident enough to exhibit in Brussels in November 1889.
Van Gogh had previously painted sunflower still lifes, but was prompted to paint this series by the imminent arrival of Paul Gauguin, his friend and fellow artist. He painted the series to decorate his house in Arles in preparation for Gauguin's visit.
Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers' is one of his most famous works and is a highlight of the National Gallery in London.
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Van Gogh's self-portraits
Vincent van Gogh, who is now considered one of the most popular Post-Impressionist painters, was not widely appreciated during his lifetime. He sold only one painting. Van Gogh's self-portraits are an important part of his oeuvre, with the artist painting 36 of them in his brief lifetime.
One of Van Gogh's self-portraits, painted in January 1889, is part of the collection at the Courtauld Institute Galleries in London. This self-portrait, titled "Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear, Easel and Japanese Print", measures 60 x 49 cm and is executed in oil on canvas. It is one of the self-portraits executed in Saint-Rémy, which show the artist's head from the left side, the side with his non-mutilated ear.
Another self-portrait from August 1889 is on display at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. This painting, measuring 57 x 43.5 cm, may be Van Gogh's last self-portrait.
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Van Gogh's paintings in the National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C
The National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., is home to a variety of Vincent van Gogh's paintings, including portraits, landscapes, and still lifes. The gallery's collection offers a glimpse into the artist's bold and expressive style, with intense brushwork and vibrant colours.
One notable painting by van Gogh in the National Gallery of Art is the "Self-Portrait" from 1889. This oil on canvas work depicts van Gogh holding his palette and paints, confidently looking at the viewer. The painting stands out for its bold use of colour and the way van Gogh's figure blends into the background.
Another painting in the collection is "Bulb Fields," also known as "Flower Beds in Holland." This piece was created in 1883 in The Hague and is considered one of van Gogh's older works. It is a simple yet vibrant depiction of flower beds, showcasing the artist's early experimentation with perspective and colour.
The National Gallery of Art also features a selection of van Gogh's portraits. One portrait, in particular, is described as capturing a young girl standing in a grassy field, adorned with a shining embellished dress and surrounded by blooming flowers. Despite the lively subject matter, the girl's expression conveys a sense of boredom or tired duty. This painting exemplifies van Gogh's ability to capture emotion and the subtle nuances of human expression.
In addition to these works, the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., has exhibited other van Gogh paintings as part of special exhibitions. One such exhibition, "Van Gogh's Van Goghs," showcased 72 paintings, including well-known works like "The Potato Eaters" (1885), "The Bedroom" (1888), and "Self-Portrait as an Artist" (1888). This exhibition attracted high demand, with timed passes required for entry.
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Van Gogh's paintings of Arles
Vincent van Gogh moved to Arles in February 1888, after two years in Paris. He was tired of city life and was attracted to the warm climate of Provence, as well as the brilliant colours and strong light of the south. He stayed in Arles for about a year, during which he created some of his most famous works.
Van Gogh was highly productive during his time in Arles, and he developed an expressive, individual painting style characterised by bold colours and dynamic brushstrokes. He was inspired by the rural charm of the place and the women of Arles, painting winter landscapes and still lifes. In the spring, he painted blossoming fruit trees, including "Orchard In Blossom With View Of Arles".
While in Arles, Van Gogh befriended local residents, some of whom he painted. His use of bold, arbitrary colours can be seen in his Roulin family painting and a portrait of the postal official at the train station, "Portrait Of The Postman, Joseph Roulin". He also painted "Railway Carriages", which is notable for its use of complex, contrasting shades.
Van Gogh was joined in Arles by the artist Paul Gauguin, who stayed with him for about two months. During this time, Van Gogh painted his famous series of "Sunflowers", which he created to decorate his house in preparation for Gauguin's visit. He painted seven versions of "Sunflowers" in total between 1888 and 1889, four in August 1888 and three replicas in January 1889. He described the replicas as 'absolutely equal and identical copies', intended to be used as side panels to versions of his portrait of Madame Roulin, the wife of the Arles postman.
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Van Gogh's paintings of Saint-Rémy
During his time at the asylum in Saint-Rémy, Van Gogh created several paintings and sketches of the surrounding nature. He painted several versions of "A Wheatfield, with Cypresses", a landscape painting based on direct observation of the view from his window at the asylum. The painting is characterised by Van Gogh's expressive use of colour and energetic brushwork.
Van Gogh also painted a patch of meadow during his time at the asylum, as well as a simple chair set on a bare floor of terracotta tiles. The latter was created soon after Paul Gauguin joined him in Arles. Van Gogh had hoped to attract like-minded painters to Arles, but only Gauguin joined him, and their relationship was not a harmonious one.
Van Gogh's time at the asylum in Saint-Rémy was marked by his struggles with mental illness. He voluntarily confined himself to the institution after cutting off part of his left ear in Arles. During his year at the asylum, he battled his personal demons and worked whenever he could, believing that work was his only chance for sanity. At times, he was completely incapacitated by his illness, but during his more lucid moments, he was allowed to work outdoors and pursue his art.
Van Gogh's self-portraits from this period reflect his state of mind. In these paintings, the strong contrast of vivid colours highlights the pallor of his skin, and he is depicted with bandages after mutilating his ear. His self-portraits from Saint-Rémy show the unmutilated ear, as he painted himself reflected in a mirror.
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Frequently asked questions
The National Gallery in London has hosted several exhibitions of van Gogh's work, including \"Sunflowers\" (NG3863), \"The Yellow House (The Street)\", and "Starry Night Over the Rhône".
The National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. has exhibited van Gogh's \"Sunflowers\", \"The Bedroom\", \"Weeping Tree\", and \"Self-Portrait\". They also have a bold painting of a young girl in a embellished dress, and a self-portrait of van Gogh.
Van Gogh's paintings have been exhibited in galleries all over the world. \"A Wheatfield, with Cypresses\" was exhibited in the National Gallery in London. Other paintings, such as \"The Harvest\", \"Ploughman in the Fields near Arles\", \"Still Life of Oranges and Lemons with Blue Gloves\", and \"The Large Plane Trees (Road Menders at Saint-Rémy)\" have also been exhibited in galleries.
