March 30th 1853: Van Gogh born
On this day in 1853, the artist Vincent van Gogh was born in Zundert in the Netherlands. The young van Gogh had a keen interest in art, and continued to draw and paint into adulthood. As an adult, van Gogh traveled extensively throughout Europe, exploring the different art scenes and becoming especially influenced by the French Impressionists. Despite his talent and distinctive art style, van Gogh was unappreciated in his lifetime and failed to find commercial and critical success. The struggling artist also suffered from mental health issues, infamously cutting off his ear and eventually shooting himself aged just 37. In his tragically short life, van Gogh left an impressive selection of work, with over 2,000 pieces of art attributed to him. When he died, van Gogh was little known; today he is a household name, due to the rediscovery of his art and praise for its unique style, bold colours, and emotionality.
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