Most Famous Person in the World: Writers and Artists
Vincent van Gogh
Living years: 1853-1890
Nationality: Dutch
Masterpiece: Starry Night, Autumn Landscape 1885, The Smoker, etc.
Van Gogh is one of the most famous artists of the twentieth century. His early life was quite an unhappy time as he was stuck working for his uncles who were art dealers; he decided instead, to follow in his father’s steps and become a Protestant minister. When he was relieved of his post, he turned to art and decided to study in Brussels and Paris. While in Paris he was influenced by the great impressionists of his time. His favorite place to paint was outside, which gave way to his most famous works of art, Starry Night. Van Gogh is also widely known for his mental instability that lead him to living in an asylum.
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