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Post-Impressionist artist Vincent van Gogh (1853 – 1890) is a household name not only in his home country, Holland, but the entire world over. Celebrated for his prolific talent and inventive art, Van Gogh rose above an all-consuming mental illness to create astonishing works of art including The Starry Night, Bedroom in Arles, Irises and Café Terrace at Night.

Self Portrait in Front of Easel
Vincent van Gogh (1853 – 1890)
Birthday: March 30

Here are 5 little-known facts about Van Gogh:

1. One of history’s favorite artists, the Dutch-born Van Gogh worked for a firm of art dealers until he was nearly 30. He began his career as an artist relatively late in life, starting at age 27.

2. Van Gogh painted with dark, somber colors to begin with, but after encountering the Impressionists and Neo-Impressionists in Paris, he began to embrace color and developed his own unique, swirling and luminous style.

3. Vincent van Gogh was immensely prolific in an amazingly small space of time: he created all of his remarkable, 2,000-plus paintings during the last 10 years of his short life.

4. In the 2 months before his death, the artist painted 90 works of art. That’s more than 2 masterpieces per day!

5. While Van Gogh’s original paintings earned him nothing while he was alive, they garner extremely high prices today. Although he did not live to enjoy the widespread acclaim that his work so clearly deserved, the beauty of Van Gogh’s work lives on and is enjoyed by millions worldwide.

Color, beauty, intensity, imagination, tenderness -- these are all the hallmarks of Vincent van Gogh’s work. See for yourself why Van Gogh prevails as one of history’s most popular artists. Visit our online Van Gogh gallery now.

Be sure to stay tuned for information about our upcoming Birthday Sale for Van Gogh, from March 30 – April 1st!

Self-Portrait, 1889
Vincent van Gogh (1853 – 1890)
Birthday: March 30

“Love many things, for therein lies the true strength, and whosoever loves much performs much, and can accomplish much, and what is done in love is done well.” – Vincent Van Gogh

Decorate Your Home -- and Walls -- with Love

Save 10% on All Van Gogh Art from March 30th to April 1st.

Want to breathe a little fresh life into your décor, but don’t know where to start? Just take the wise words of Vincent van Gogh as inspiration. Start with what you love.

From your bedding to your furniture, choose your home décor accents because they speak to you and reflect your signature style. Your unique personality manifests itself in your environment and the items you surround yourself with. So let your home — and your walls — speak volumes for you.

Van Gogh found much to love in his homeland, Holland—bright flowers, inviting cafes, farmlands, starry night skies and more. Each of his paintings reflects this love, tenderness and refinement of vision, which is why he remains one of history’s favorite artists today. A prolific talent, Van Gogh created a wide range of masterpieces in his day, from landscapes and still lifes to portraits and art with flowers.

If you love Van Gogh’s art, this weekend is the perfect chance to save during our Van Gogh Birthday Sale. From March 30 to April 1, you’ll save 10% on all our Van Gogh art prints, canvas and giclée. You’re sure to find plenty of frames that will suit your home décor in our online custom frame shop.

Don’t miss out! Shop our Van Gogh Birthday Sale today!