Vincent Van Gogh
Dutch - Groot-Zundert, Netherlands
Mar. 30, 1853 - July 29,1890

Overview:
Vincent Van Gogh is as famous for his eccentric life as he is his paintings. His work, of course, is the ultimate reason for the continued interest in him; were he not a highly regarded artist, his personal foibles would be of little consequence to the modern audience. Van Gogh was able to create lasting masterpieces despite extremely limited support; his paintings did not sell during his lifetime, and the recognition of his genius in the art world was similarly posthumous.

Van Gogh is best known for the painting "The Starry Night" ("La Notte Stellata"), in which huge, pinwheeling stars careen across a skyline. The use of stars actually occurs numerous times in his work. "Starry Night over the Rhone" depicts heavy yellow stars hovering over the Rhone river; the stars and lights on the shore fill the inky water with potent light. "Cafe Terrace at Night" also features stars, though they play more of a supporting role in the piece. The scene features deserted tables at the outer edge of an otherwise busy cafe; the viewer can hardly help but be drawn into the scene due to curiosity regarding the activity on the other side of the terrace.

Here at Art Auction Fundraiser.com, we offer not only a number of different lithographs of Van Gogh works, but also hand-painted oil reproductions for those looking to fully experience these incredible works.

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