"{And|As well as|And also} my {aim|objective|goal|purpose} in my life is to make {pictures|photos|images} {and|as well as|and also} {drawings|illustrations}, as {many|numerous|lots of|several} {and|and also} {as well as|in addition to|along with} I can; {then|after that}, at the end of my life, I {hope to|wish to|intend to|want to} {pass away|die}, {looking back|recalling} with love {and|as well as|and also} tender {regret|remorse}, {and|as well as|and also} {thinking|reasoning}, 'Oh, the {pictures|photos|images} I {might|may|could} have made!'".

- Vincent VVan Gogh, Letter 338, 9 November 1883.

In the {annals|record} of art {history|background}, there is no {comparison|contrast} to the {enduringly|permanently} {tragic|terrible|awful|heartbreaking|unfortunate} {and|as well as|and also} {passionate|enthusiastic} life of Vincent Van Gogh. His {works|jobs} {have|have actually} been {embraced|accepted|welcomed} {and|as well as|and also} are {treasured|cherished|valued} by {a world|a globe} which {once|when|as soon as} {scarcely|hardly|rarely} {understood|comprehended|recognized} or {accepted|approved} this {tragic|terrible|awful|heartbreaking|unfortunate} {and|as well as|and also} {tortured|hurt} {genius|brilliant|wizard}.
The {beauty|charm|appeal|elegance} of his {remarkably|incredibly|extremely} {prolific|respected} {career|profession|occupation|job} {lies in|depends on|hinges on} the {intensity|strength} {and|as well as|and also} {conviction|sentence} of heart, which he {placed|put|positioned} in his {images|pictures|photos}. His {works|jobs} {remain|stay|continue to be} etched {and|as well as|and also} {embossed|printed} within our subconscious {and|as well as|and also} still {linger|remain|stick around} in our minds long {after this|hereafter} tormented {soul|spirit|heart}'s {dramatic|remarkable|significant} {departure|separation} from this life.
{Born|Birthed} March 30, 1853, Vincent Wilhelm Van Gogh's young life was {overshadowed|eclipsed|outweighed} by the {death|fatality} of {a brother|a sibling|a bro} {exactly|precisely|specifically} one year {prior to|before} Vincent's birth. {Ironically|Paradoxically|Actually}, the {brother|sibling|bro}'s name was {also|likewise|additionally} Vincent. {Imagine|Picture|Think of|Envision|Visualize} the {confusion|complication} of {a meditative|a reflective|an introspective} young {boy|kid|child} {dealing with|handling|taking care of|managing} the {concept|idea|principle} of being {a replacement|a substitute} {child|kid|youngster} {and|as well as|and also} {actually|really|in fact} {visiting|going to|checking out|seeing} {a grave|a tomb} {on a regular basis|regularly|often} {bearing|birthing} his name. {Nevertheless|Nonetheless|However}, the {mournful|grief-stricken} {and|as well as|and also} {desolate|barren} countryside of Vincent's {birthplace|birth place|native home} in Groot-Zundert, Holland {became|ended up being|came to be} the nurturing {source|resource} {and|as well as|and also} {breeding|reproducing} ground for Van Gogh's {intense|extreme} {exploration|expedition} of nature {and|as well as|and also} the {world|globe} around him.
His {favorite|preferred|favored} {brother|sibling|bro} was Theo, {who|that} {became|ended up being|came to be} {and|as well as|and also} {remained|stayed|continued to be} {a beacon|a sign} of hope, {support|assistance} {and|as well as|and also} {encouragement|motivation|support|inspiration} throughout Van Gogh's {entire|whole} life. They were kindred spirits {and|as well as|and also} their {eloquent|significant} {and|as well as|and also} tender {correspondences|communications|documents} (over 700 letters) are {thoroughly|completely|extensively} archived as a living {testimony|statement|testament} to their {symbiotic|cooperative} {closeness|nearness|distance}.
In {May|Might} of 1873, Vincent was {sent|sent out} to London to {work at|operate at} the Goupil Gallery as a young art {salesman|salesperson|sales person}, where he {began|started} to {explore|check out|discover} {and|as well as|and also} {developed|established|created} {an appreciation|a gratitude|a recognition|an admiration} for art of all {sorts|kinds|types}. While there he {met|satisfied|fulfilled} {a young woman|a girl} {named|called} Ursula Loyer of whom Vincent {became|ended up being|came to be} {completely|totally|entirely} {enamored|captivated|fascinated} {and|as well as|and also} {proposed|suggested|recommended} {marriage|marital relationship}. Ursula {mocked|buffooned} him {and|as well as|and also} {refused|declined|rejected} his {advances|advancements|developments|breakthroughs} with {nothing|absolutely nothing} {short of|except} {contempt|ridicule} for the 21-year-old Van Gogh.
This {disappointment|frustration|dissatisfaction}, the basis of {a lifetime|a life time} of {isolation|seclusion} {and|as well as|and also} {despair|anguish|misery}, {became|ended up being|came to be} an awe-consuming {event|occasion} which {shattered|ruined|smashed} his {expectations|assumptions} of a "{normal|typical|regular} life" While this {may|might} {seem|appear} {a childish|a juvenile|a childlike} {exaggeration|overestimation}, this pattern of {rejection|being rejected|denial} was to {repeat|duplicate} itself {many times|often times|lot of times|sometimes} {over the course of|throughout} Vincent's Life {and|as well as|and also} {influence|affect} his {perception|understanding|assumption} of the {world|globe} around him.

The {Emerging|Appearing|Surfacing} {Artist|Musician}: Nuenen.

While {speculation|conjecture|supposition} on Van Gogh's {personal|individual} life, {emotional|psychological} {and|as well as|and also} physical {troubles|difficulties|problems} {could|might|can} {fill|fill up|load} {volumes|quantities}; we {will|will certainly} {focus on|concentrate on} his art. This is best {achieved|accomplished|attained} by {concentrating on|focusing on} the {specific|particular|certain|details} {regions|areas} in which Van Gogh lived {and|as well as|and also} {worked|functioned} {and|as well as|and also} his {reasons|factors} for {being there|existing}, {as opposed to|instead of|rather than|in contrast to} {a lengthy|a prolonged|an extensive} {analysis|evaluation} of his coming {and|as well as|and also} goings. Van Gogh did {travel|take a trip} {quite|rather|fairly} {extensively|thoroughly} for {someone|somebody|a person} of his stature {and|as well as|and also} {class|course}, {but|however|yet} {more|much more|a lot more|extra} {relevant|appropriate|pertinent} are the {images|pictures|photos} themselves, which were {created|produced|developed} in {a certain|a specific|a particular} {area|location} at {a significant|a considerable|a substantial} {point|factor} in his {artistic|creative|imaginative} {growth|development}.

The {son|child|kid|boy} of a Dutch protestant {minister|priest|preacher}, Vincent's {early|very early} life was {spent|invested} {studying|examining|researching} {theology|faith} {and|as well as|and also} {acting as|serving as|functioning as|working as} {lay|ordinary} preacher for the miners of the {region|area}. {Herein|Here} {lies|exists} his {fascination|attraction} with {common|typical|usual} {folk|people|individual} {and|as well as|and also} {workers|employees} of the lands {and|as well as|and also} {fields|areas}.
In {one of|among} the {artist|musician}'s earliest {works|jobs} {entitled|qualified} {Sorrow|Sadness|Grief}, the {trials|tests} {and|as well as|and also} {tribulations|adversities} of life {take on|handle|tackle} {an overwhelming|a frustrating} {somber|mournful|sad|melancholy} tone.

In his {first|very first|initial} {truly|really|genuinely|absolutely} {serious|major|severe|significant} {painting|paint}, The Potato Eaters, {painted|repainted} in Nuenen in April of 1885, we see {a poverty|a hardship|a destitution} {stricken|harmed} {world|globe} with {characters|personalities} {neatly|nicely} {sculpted|shaped|formed} in sharp, deep tones of {thickly|heavily} {applied|used} oil paint. It was {during|throughout} this {stage|phase} of the {artist|musician}'s {development|advancement|growth} that the {themes|styles|motifs} of the harvest {and|as well as|and also} {character|personality} {studies|research studies|researches} of the miners took {priority|concern|top priority}. The 192 canvases {painted|repainted} {during|throughout} this {period|duration} are {portraits|pictures} of {courage|guts|nerve} {and|as well as|and also} {dignity|self-respect} {in spite of|despite|even with} {oppressive|overbearing} {poverty|hardship|destitution} {and|as well as|and also} depressive {circumstances|situations|scenarios|conditions}.

" The {point|factor} is that I {have|have actually} {tried|attempted} to {bring out|draw out|highlight} the {idea|concept|suggestion} that these {people|individuals} {eating|consuming} potatoes by the light of their {lamp|light} {have|have actually} dug the {earth|planet} with the self-same hands they are {now|currently} {putting into|taking into} the {dish|meal|recipe}, {and|as well as|and also} it {thus|therefore|hence} {suggests|recommends} {manual labor|manual work} {and|as well as|and also}-- {a meal|a dish} {honestly|truthfully} {earned|made|gained}.".

- Vincent Van Gogh, Letter to Theo, c. 30 April 1885.

Antwerp: Academic {Reinforcement|Support}.

{During|Throughout} Van Gogh's {brief|short|quick} {stay in|remain in} the city of Antwerp, he {attended|went to|participated in} the Academic Royale des Beaux Art. Although he {painted|repainted} {only|just} {seven|7} {paintings|paints} {during|throughout} his {three|3} month {tenure|period}, the {focus|emphasis} {was on|got on} {academic|scholastic} {precision|accuracy} {and|as well as|and also} it's {inclusion|addition|incorporation} in the {refinement|improvement} of his art {and|as well as|and also} {technique|method|strategy}. {Arising|Occurring|Developing|Emerging} from his {studies|research studies|researches} of {anatomy|composition|makeup} {and|as well as|and also} the human {figure|number}, Van Gogh {produced|created|generated} this {rather|instead} {startling|surprising|stunning|shocking} macabre {image|picture|photo} {entitled|qualified}, {Skull|Head} with Burning Cigarette. {Perhaps|Possibly|Maybe|Probably} Vincent was {reflecting on|assessing|reviewing} his {own|very own} {ill health|illness|disease} at the time with {complaints|grievances|problems|issues} of {rotting|decaying|decomposing|deteriorating} teeth {and|as well as|and also} {stomach|tummy|belly} {ailments|conditions|disorders}.

Paris: {Pivotal|Critical|Essential|Crucial} {Artistic|Creative|Imaginative} {Exploration|Expedition}.

In 1886 Vincent {moved to|transferred to|relocated to} Paris to {stay with|stick with|remain with} his {brother|sibling|bro} Theo, {now|currently} an art {dealer|dealership|supplier}. This {period|duration} of Vincent's life is {remarkable|amazing|exceptional|impressive} in Van Gogh's {exposure|direct exposure} to {new|brand-new} art {movements|motions|activities} {and|as well as|and also} his {willingness|determination|desire|readiness} to experiment {and|as well as|and also} {apply|use} these {new|brand-new} {concepts|ideas|principles} to his {own|very own} {creations|developments|productions}. Influenced by the Impressionists, his {palette|combination|scheme} {became|ended up being|came to be} much lighter {and|as well as|and also} the {colors|shades} {more|much more|a lot more|extra} {brilliant|fantastic|dazzling|great}. {Other|Various other} {influences|impacts} {include|consist of} Japanese prints with their {flat|level}, {decorative|ornamental|attractive} panels of {color|shade}, which were {highly|extremely|very} {popular|prominent|preferred} at the time. Vincent {incorporated|integrated|included} {many of|a lot of|a number of|much of|most of} these {new|brand-new} {influences|impacts} in this {incredibly|extremely|exceptionally|unbelievably} {vibrant|dynamic|lively|vivid} {stage|phase} of his life {and|as well as|and also} {career|profession|occupation|job}.
The {painting|paint} {Interior|Inside} of {a Restaurant|a Dining establishment} with its speckles of yellow, gold {and|as well as|and also} {green|eco-friendly|environment-friendly}, {clearly|plainly} {displays|shows|presents} the {influence|impact} of Divisionism {and|as well as|and also} {even|also} Pointillism, {a technique|a method|a strategy} {developed|established|created} by George Seurat. {During|Throughout} his {stay in|remain in} Paris, Van Gogh {met|satisfied|fulfilled} {and|as well as|and also} {associated with|connected with|related to} {many of|a lot of|a number of|much of|most of} the {premiere|best} {impressionists|stylists} of his day, {among|amongst} them, Toulouse-Lautrec, Pissaro, Seurat {and|as well as|and also} {of Course|obviously|naturally|certainly}, Gauguin. Upon {viewing|seeing|checking out|watching} Vincent's {work for|help|benefit} the {first time|very first time}, Gauguin {remarked|mentioned|said}, "You {really|truly|actually} do {paint|repaint} like {a madman|a psycho}!".

This {incident|event|occurrence|case} {took place|occurred|happened} in an art supply {store|shop}, which was run by Pere Tanguy, {who|that} {also|likewise|additionally} {displayed|showed|presented} {paintings|paints} {and|as well as|and also} considered himself an art {dealer|dealership|supplier}. Van Gogh's {Portrait|Picture} of Pere Tanguy. is of {special|unique} {interest|rate of interest|passion} with the {colorful|vibrant|vivid} Japanese prints {and|as well as|and also} woodcuts, which {profoundly|exceptionally|greatly} {influenced|affected} Vincent's {work at|operate at} {the time|the moment}, that {form|develop|create} the {background|history} of this {unique|distinct|special|one-of-a-kind} {portrait|picture}.

{Painted|Repainted} in the late {summer months|summer season|summertime} of 1887, the {painting|paint}, {Two|2} Cut Sunflowers, is {particularly|especially|specifically} striking. Vincent's {fascination|attraction} with the {vivid|vibrant|brilliant|dazzling} yellow of these {huge|big|substantial|significant|massive} {flowers|blossoms} is {well known|popular}. The {intensity|strength} of the {color|shade} is {only|just} matched with Van Gogh's {seemingly|relatively|apparently} manic strokes. {During|Throughout} his {stay in|remain in} Paris, Vincent {painted|repainted} 222 {paintings|paints}, {many of|a lot of|a number of|much of|most of} which are {considered|thought about|taken into consideration} {masterpieces|work of arts}. {Rural|Country} scenes of the {area|location}, {numerous|various|many|countless} self-portraits {and|as well as|and also} landscapes of the city itself are the {subjects|topics} of Vincent's {incredible|amazing|extraordinary|unbelievable} outpour of {vivacious|active|lively} {and|as well as|and also} {enchanting|charming|captivating} {imagery|images}.

Arles: A New Hope {Turns|Transforms} {Tragic|Terrible|Awful|Heartbreaking|Unfortunate}.

{Arriving|Showing up|Getting here} in Arles on February 20, 1888, Vincent had most {certainly|definitely|absolutely} {hoped|really hoped|wished} that the light of provence {would|would certainly} {inspire|influence|motivate} his {work|job} {and|as well as|and also} {raise|increase|elevate} his {artistic|creative|imaginative} {abilities|capabilities|capacities} to {a new|a brand-new}, {creative|innovative|imaginative} plateau. By this {point|factor}, the plein-air {painting|paint} he {had|had actually} {explored|checked out|discovered} {along with|together with|in addition to} the {influence|impact} of impressionism {and|as well as|and also} the japonaisse {elements|aspects|components} he {utilized|used|made use of} were {fused|merged|integrated} {and|as well as|and also} {became|ended up being|came to be}, {certainly|definitely|absolutely} without his {own|very own} {realization|awareness|understanding}, the {style|design} that {would|would certainly} {become|end up being|come to be} {distinctly|definitely|noticeably|clearly} "Vincent ".

The Sower, {painted|repainted} in June of 1888, {displays|shows|presents} {a return to|a go back to} {one of|among} Van Gogh's {favorite|preferred|favored} {motifs|themes|concepts}, {and|as well as|and also} his {lifelong|long-lasting} {fascination|attraction} with the {work|job} of Millet. At one {point|factor}, Vincent {painted|repainted} {seven|7} {copies|duplicates} of the Sower in one week. {Here|Right here|Below} in Arles, the Sower {takes on|handles|tackles} {a majestic|a magnificent|a stunning|a marvelous|an impressive} {quality|high quality|top quality} with the {brilliant|fantastic|dazzling|great} {sun|sunlight} blazing {across|throughout} the {fields|areas} with {a divine|a magnificent} {intensity|strength}.

It is {a well know|a popular} {fact|truth|reality} that Vincent {could|might|can} not {afford|pay for|manage} to {hire|employ|work with} {models|designs|versions} for his {paintings|paints} {and|as well as|and also} {very|extremely|really} {often|frequently|typically|commonly|usually} {painted|repainted} himself. No {fewer|less} than 35 of these {portraits|pictures} exist, {certainly|definitely|absolutely} {more|even more} self-portraits than {any|any type of|any kind of} {artist|musician} {had|had actually} {ever|ever before} {painted|repainted}.

They are {intriguing|interesting|appealing|fascinating}, not {merely|simply|just} for the {versatility|flexibility|adaptability|convenience} of {style|design}, {but|however|yet} {also|likewise|additionally} {because|since|due to the fact that} they {provide|offer|supply|give} {insight|understanding} {into|right into} Vincent's {state of mind|mindset|frame of mind} at the {particular|specific|certain} {point|factor} of time in which they were {created|produced|developed}.
The Self {Portrait|Picture} with {Pipe|Pipeline} {and|as well as|and also} Straw Hat was {painted|repainted} in August of 1888. In my {view|sight}, it is {a charming|a lovely|a captivating|an enchanting} {portrayal|representation} of the {artist|musician}'s {optimism|positive outlook} {and|as well as|and also} {hope for|expect|wish for} {a productive|an efficient|an effective}, {creative|innovative|imaginative} {period|duration} of his life. There is {a sense|a feeling} of {peace|tranquility} {and|as well as|and also} {renewal|revival} {evident|apparent|obvious|noticeable} in his face {and|as well as|and also} in the {simple|easy|basic|straightforward}, yet {confident|positive|certain} brush strokes.

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While boarding at the yellow {house|home|residence}, {a bizarre|a strange|an unusual|a peculiar} {incident|event|occurrence|case} {occurred|happened|took place} which was to {mark|note} {the end|completion} of their {relationship|connection|partnership}. In {an atmosphere|an environment|an ambience} {fueled|sustained} by alcohol {and|as well as|and also} Vincent's delusional {tantrums|temper tantrums|outbursts}, {the two|both} {personalities|characters|individualities} clashed, {an argument|a disagreement|a debate} {ensued|occurred|took place|followed}, {and|as well as|and also} Van Gogh {cut off|removed} {a portion|a part|a section} of his ear {and|as well as|and also} {delivered|provided|supplied} it to {a prostitute|a woman of the street} {named|called} Rachel.

{Much|A lot} {has|has actually} been {written|composed|created} {regarding|concerning} this episode {and|as well as|and also} {some of|a few of|several of} the {facts|truths|realities} {have|have actually} been {misconstrued|misinterpreted|misunderstood} by {dramatic|remarkable|significant} {interpretations|analyses}. It is clear that Vincent {suffered from|struggled with|experienced|dealt with} both {visual|aesthetic} {and|as well as|and also} {aural|acoustic} hallucinations {and that|which} he {also|likewise|additionally} {partook|took part|engaged|participated} {heavily|greatly} in the {drinking|alcohol consumption} of absinthe, {a highly|an extremely|a very} {potent|powerful} {mixture|mix|blend|combination}, with the {same|exact same|very same} {effects|impacts|results} as opium. {More than|Greater than} likely, the {combination|mix} of all these {elements|aspects|components}, {along with|together with|in addition to} Vincent's {damaged|harmed} {self-esteem|self-confidence|self-worth} {and|as well as|and also} string of {emotional|psychological} {disappointments|frustrations|dissatisfactions}, {led to|resulted in|caused|brought about} this {bizarre|strange|unusual|peculiar} act.
Of the 187 {Painting|Paint} {created|produced|developed} in Arles, {many|numerous|lots of|several} are Vincent's {best|finest|ideal} {loved|liked|enjoyed} {works|jobs}. The {painting|paint}, Vincent's {Bedroom|Bed room|Room} in Arles, is {considered|thought about|taken into consideration} {the best|the very best|the most effective} of {five|5} {different|various} {versions|variations} of the scene. Vincent was so {pleased|delighted|happy} with the {work|job} that he {wrote|composed|created} {highly|extremely|very} {detailed|outlined|described} letters {describing|explaining|defining} the {painting|paint}: "{In a word|In brief}, {looking at|taking a look at|checking out|considering} the {picture|photo|image} {ought to|should|should certainly} {rest|relax} the {brain|mind}, or {rather|instead} the {imagination|creativity|creative imagination}.".

The {unusual|uncommon} forced {perspective|point of view|viewpoint} of the {room|space|area} with its {slanted|inclined} back {wall|wall surface} {is in|remains in} {fact|truth|reality} {a contradiction|an opposition} to Vincent's {intended|designated|desired} vision. {Once again|Once more} we see {a composition|a structure|a make-up} {influenced|affected} by Vincent's {preoccupation|fixation|obsession} with {Asian|Oriental|Eastern} art, some prints of which can be seen on the {walls|wall surfaces}. The {room|space|area} {grows|expands} {narrow|slim} {and|as well as|and also} {perhaps|possibly|maybe|probably} {reflect|show|mirror} Van Gogh's {sense|feeling} of {isolation|seclusion} {and|as well as|and also} {an attempt|an effort} to {record|tape-record|tape|videotape} some {sense|feeling} of order in {a world|a globe} of {lonely|lonesome} {chaos|mayhem|turmoil|disorder}.

" I {feel|really feel} the {desire|wish|need} to {renew|restore} myself {and|as well as|and also} to {try|attempt} to {apologize for|excuse} the {fact|truth|reality} that my {pictures|photos|images} {are after|want|seek|desire} all {almost|practically|nearly|virtually} a cry of {anguish|distress|suffering|misery}, although in the rustic sunflower they {may|might} {symbolize|represent|signify} {gratitude|appreciation|thankfulness|gratefulness}.".

- Vincent Van Gogh, Letter to Wil, Letter W20.
c. 20 February 1890.

After Van Gogh's self mutilation episode on a December Sunday in 1888, the young {surgeon|cosmetic surgeon|specialist|doctor}, {Doctor|Physician|Medical professional} Felix Rey, was {placed|put|positioned} {in charge|accountable} of Vincent's {care|treatment}. {Perhaps|Possibly|Maybe|Probably} as a token of his {appreciation|gratitude|recognition|admiration}, Van Gogh {immortalized|commemorated|celebrated} the {doctor|physician|medical professional} in {a portrait|a picture} in January 1889.

By this {point|factor} the {citizens|residents|people} of Arles {had|had actually} {registered|signed up} {a formal complaint|a protest} {against|versus} Van Gogh {and|as well as|and also} considered him {a threat|a risk|a danger|a hazard} to the {stability|security} {and|as well as|and also} {security|safety and security|safety|protection} of their {peaceful|tranquil|serene|relaxed|calm} {community|neighborhood|area}.
{Doctor|Physician|Medical professional} Rey's {parents|moms and dads} were so mortified by the {portrait|picture} that they {actually|really|in fact} {used|utilized|made use of} the {painting|paint} to {patch up|restore|repair|fix} {a hole|an opening} in their {chicken|poultry|hen} {coop|cage}. Some twenty years {later|later on}, Rey {rescued|saved} the {painting|paint} which {now|currently} {resides|lives|stays} in the State Pushkin {Museum|Gallery} of {Fine Art|Art} in Moscow.

Saint-Remy: The Elation of {Heightened|Increased|Elevated|Intense} Nature.

{Perhaps|Possibly|Maybe|Probably} {realizing|recognizing|understanding} the {seriousness|severity} of his {own|very own} {mental|psychological} {deterioration|wear and tear|degeneration|damage}, Van Gogh {voluntarily|willingly} {committed|dedicated|devoted} himself to {a mental|a psychological} asylum in Saint-Remy de Provence in {May|Might} of 1889. This was to be {one of|among} {the most|one of the most} {difficult|challenging|tough|hard} years of his life, {ironically|paradoxically|actually} {though|however}, {and|as well as|and also} in {the true|real|truth} spirit of this {gifted|talented} {artist|musician}, it was {also|likewise|additionally} to be {one of|among} Vincent's {most|many|a lot of|the majority of} {productive|efficient|effective} {periods|durations}. {Despite|In spite of|Regardless of} {being at|going to} times {completely|totally|entirely} {incapacitated|immobilized|disabled|paralyzed|disarmed|crippled} {and|as well as|and also} at {battle|fight} with his {own|very own} {horrific|dreadful|terrible} {demons|devils|satanic forces}, Van Gogh {created|produced|developed} {some of|a few of|several of} {the most|one of the most} {enduring|long-lasting} {images of|pictures of|photos of} {all time|perpetuity}. We see them {now|currently}, {and|as well as|and also} they {appear|show up} to us as old {friends|buddies|pals|good friends|close friends}. Stars {and|as well as|and also} Trees, {etched|engraved} upon our {conscious|mindful|aware}. This is {perhaps|possibly|maybe|probably} Vincent's {greatest|biggest|best} {gift|present} to us: The {depth|deepness} of his {passion|enthusiasm|interest} {transformed|changed} {through|with|via} the {tragedy|disaster|catastrophe|misfortune} of {madness|insanity|chaos} {into|right into} visions that {transcend|go beyond} time {and|as well as|and also} {space|area|room} {and|as well as|and also} {become|end up being|come to be} {tangible|concrete|substantial} {visual|aesthetic} {icons|symbols} of the human experience.

In this {enchanting|charming|captivating} {work|job}, there is {a rolling|a moving} {energy|power} as {stars|celebrities} {explode|blow up|take off} {across|throughout} the {cool|awesome|amazing|great|trendy} blue {sky|skies} while wild cypress trees {rise|increase|climb} like {flames|fires} from the {tiny|small|little} {hamlet|community|district} {created|produced|developed} {entirely|completely|totally} from {imagination|creativity|creative imagination} {and|as well as|and also} memory. {Considering|Thinking about|Taking into consideration} the {popularity|appeal} of this {exquisite|beautiful|splendid|charming|elegant} {painting|paint}, {let|allow}'s {take a look|have a look} at {a drawing|an illustration} of the {very same|identical|similar} {composition|structure|make-up} from Moscow's {Museum|Gallery} of {Architecture|Design|Style}.

{During|Throughout} his {convalescence|retrieval}, Van Gogh {created|produced|developed} no {less|much less} than 142 {paintings|paints} from {May|Might} of 1889 to {May|Might} of 1890. An ardent admirer of Eugene Delacroix {and|as well as|and also} Rembrandt, he {painted|repainted} his {own|very own} {unique|distinct|special|one-of-a-kind} {interpretations|analyses} of their {works|jobs}. {Perhaps|Possibly|Maybe|Probably} {sensing|noticing} his {own|very own} {demise|death}, the tormented {artist|musician} reinterpreted Delacroix's Pieta. {A compelling|An engaging} {work|job}, Vincent's Pieta, {is one of|is among|is just one of} {compassion|empathy|concern} {and|as well as|and also} {expresses|reveals|shares} {a return to|a go back to} the {religious|spiritual} {roots|origins} of his {childhood|youth|childhood years}. The {image|picture|photo} of Christ being {taken down|removed} from the cross is much lighter in {color|shade} than the {heavier|much heavier|larger}, {more|much more|a lot more|extra} {classically|characteristically|typically} {influenced|affected} {work|job} of Delacroix. {Nevertheless|Nonetheless|However} the {emotion|feeling} {and|as well as|and also} power of expression are {clearly|plainly} {evident|apparent|obvious|noticeable}.

The {Painting|Paint}, {Road|Roadway} with Cypress {and|as well as|and also} Stars, is {nearly|almost|virtually} {a companion|a buddy|a friend} {piece|item} to Starry {Night|Evening}. There is {a bit of|a little bit of|a little} human {activity|task} in the foreground {and|as well as|and also} we {even|also} see a carriage with {two|2} {passengers|travelers|guests} on the {far|much} left. The Cypress Tree is the {main|primary|major} {focus|emphasis} with its {turbulent|rough|unstable|stormy} {fiery|intense} {presence|existence|visibility} {in front|ahead} a blazing {sky|skies}.
The chisel-like brushwork {and|as well as|and also} {amplified|enhanced|magnified|intensified} {surface|surface area} {texture|structure|appearance} {had|had actually} {become|ended up being|come to be} {hallmarks|trademarks|characteristics} of Vincent's {work|job} {by this time|by now}. This was to be {one of|among} Van Gogh's last {paintings|paints} at the Asylum in Saint Remy.
Upon the {advice|guidance|recommendations|suggestions} of his {brother|sibling|bro}, Theo, Vincent {moved to|transferred to|relocated to} Auvers-sur-Oise, {a small|a little|a tiny} {village|town} north of Paris. {Here|Right here|Below} he was {placed|put|positioned} under the {care|treatment} of the Flemish {Doctor|Physician|Medical Professional} Paul-Ferdinand Gachet, a sixty {two|2} {year old|years of age} {specialist|expert|professional} in {mental illness|mental disorder|mental disease}. While Gachet's {competency|proficiency|expertise} was {questionable|doubtful|suspicious}, the {situation|circumstance|scenario} of Van Gogh's {increasingly|progressively|significantly} {tragic|terrible|awful|heartbreaking|unfortunate} {sense|feeling} of {melancholy|sorrowful|moody} {called for|required|asked for} some {drastic|extreme|radical} {measure|step|procedure|action}. {An avid|A devoted|A passionate|An enthusiastic|A serious} admirer of Vincent's {work|job}, Dr. Gachet was {thoroughly|completely|extensively} {delighted|pleased|thrilled|happy} with his {Portrait|Picture}.
In {more|even more} {recent|current} years, The {Portrait|Picture} of Dr. Gachet {fetched|brought} {an astounding|an impressive|an astonishing|a remarkable|an amazing} 82.5 Million Dollars at Christie's {Auction|Public auction} {House|Home|Residence} in {New York|New York City}, the {highest|greatest|highest possible} {price|cost|rate} {ever|ever before} {paid for|spent for} {a painting|a paint}.
{An image of|A picture of|A photo of} {turbulent|rough|unstable|stormy} {vitality|vigor} {and|as well as|and also} {vividly|clearly|strongly} {colored|tinted} {anguish|distress|suffering|misery}, Wheat {Fields|Area} With Crows is {considered|thought about|taken into consideration} Van Gogh's last {painting|paint}. While this {may|might} {or not|or otherwise} {be true|hold true}, the {painting|paint} is {explosive|eruptive} {and|as well as|and also} there is {a terrific|a fantastic|an excellent|a great} {atmosphere|environment|ambience} of {an ominous|a threatening} {and|as well as|and also} {even|also} {sinister|ominous|threatening|scary} nature.

{Armed|Equipped} with a revolver, Van Gogh {shot|fired} himself on the {afternoon|mid-day} of July 27, 1890. {Two|2} days {later|later on}, Vincent {died|passed away} with his {brother|sibling|bro} Theo {and|as well as|and also} Paul Gachet, the {doctor|physician|medical professional}'s {son|child|kid|boy} at his side. {Leaving behind|Leaving} a tormented {and|as well as|and also} {emotionally|mentally|psychologically} {disastrous|devastating|dreadful|tragic} past {fraught|filled|laden|stuffed} with {despair|anguish|misery} {and|as well as|and also} {sorrow|sadness|grief}, Vincent Van Gogh's {artistic|creative|imaginative} {contribution|payment} is {unrivalled|incomparable|unique} in its {emotional|psychological} {complexity|intricacy} {and|as well as|and also} the {sheer|large} power of a tormented {soul|spirit|heart}'s {creative|innovative|imaginative} {capacity|capability|ability}.

{An Overview|A Summary|An Introduction|A Review}.

{In the course of|Throughout|During} his {lifetime|life time}, Vincent Van Gogh {created|produced|developed} {a veritable|a genuine} {treasure trove|gold mine|bonanza|treasure} of {artwork|art work}. Over 1000 {Drawings|Illustrations}, 870 {Paintings|Paints}, 150 Watercolors {and|as well as|and also} {more than|greater than} 133 letter {sketches|illustrations} {form|develop|create} the body of his {vast|large|huge|substantial} {accomplishments|achievements|success} as {an artist|a musician}. {The majority of|Most of} these {works|jobs} were done within {a period|a duration} of {four|4} years from 1886 to 1890. {Barely|Hardly} {recognized|acknowledged|identified} {during|throughout} his {lifetime|life time}, Vincent Van Gogh is {now|currently} {recognized|acknowledged|identified} as one of the {world|globe}'s {greatest|biggest|best} {and|as well as|and also} most {influential|prominent|significant} {Artists|Musicians}.