Vincent van Gogh Art Gallery

The Starry Night

The Starry Night (1889)

Irises

Irises (1889)

The Bedroom

The Bedroom (1888)

Van Gogh's Artistic Periods

  1. The Dutch Period (1881–1885): Dark tones, focused on peasant life and rural scenes.
  2. Paris Period (1886–1888): Lighter palette influenced by Impressionists.
  3. Arles Period (1888–1889): Bright colors and thick brushstrokes, iconic style emerged.
  4. Saint-Rémy Period (1889–1890): Swirling brushstrokes, as seen in "The Starry Night".
  5. Auvers-sur-Oise Period (1890): Final months of Van Gogh's life, melancholic and reflective work.

Van Gogh's Famous Paintings

Painting Year Current Location Medium
The Starry Night 1889 Museum of Modern Art, New York Oil on Canvas
Irises 1889 J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles Oil on Canvas
The Bedroom 1888 Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam Oil on Canvas
Sunflowers 1888 Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam Oil on Canvas
Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear 1889 Courtauld Institute of Art, London Oil on Canvas
Wheatfield with Crows 1890 Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam Oil on Canvas