This painting was made when
Van Gogh was preaching for
poor coal miners. This painting
was his fist big hit.
Starry Night
Van Gogh painted this painting
when he was in an asylum. The
dark, slow colours expressed that
he was sad.
Sunflowers
Van Gogh made seven types sunflower
paintings . Each type, expressed his
emotions in the tone of the paint.
Personal life
Jobs
When Van Gogh finished school he
followed his fathers footsteps and became
an art dealer. He then went to university but
failed and became a preacher for coal
miners. That was when he drew the Potato
Eaters. He then devoted himself to being an
artist.
He only sold one painting in his life for £25
He was born in Holland, Netherlands 1853. In 1890 he committed suicide.