He was an impressionist, but Im not sure he would have placed himself in that catergory!
Actually, Van Gogh was a post-impressionist, heavily influenced by the Impressionists.
Oil paint on canvas.
Oil paint on canvas.
Vincent'sbrother Theo was an art dealer and the one who tried to sell Vincent's paintings. Usually in vain.
Not among the well-known ones.
he used dark and light colors to represent sadness and happiness.
Vincent van Gogh was part of the Post-Impressionist movement that emphasized the use of the elements and principles of design that was lacking in the art work of the Impressionists.
Vincent van Gogh worked in oil paint on canvas and/or board.
"Starry Night," painted by Vincent van Gogh, is associated with Post-Impressionism. This art style is characterized by its vivid colors, emotional expression, and bold brushwork, moving beyond the naturalism of Impressionism. Van Gogh's use of swirling forms and dynamic lines in "Starry Night" exemplifies his unique approach to capturing the emotional essence of a scene.
The very special genre of fish painting.
He did not use pastels.
Oil paint on canvas.
As with any successful painter or artist, van Gogh incorporated all of the elements of art (line, shape and mass, light, value, color, texture and time and motion) into his paintings.