Art history: artists, movements and museums

The Pink Peach Tree in Blossom, Souvenir of Mauve, painted by Vincent van Gogh in Arles in 1888
The Pink Peach Tree: Van Gogh paints spring despite the mistral
A documented analysis of Van Gogh’s The Pink Peach Tree F394: spring 1888 in Arles, composition, the mistral, a tribute to Anton Mauve and its difference from F404. Read more...
Seascape near Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, F415, painted by Vincent van Gogh
The Sea at Saintes-Maries: horizontal strokes, wind and horizon
An analysis of Van Gogh’s The Sea at Les Saintes-Maries F415: composition, waves, colour, the red signature and differences from his other 1888 seascapes. Read more...
Vincent van Gogh, The Mulberry Tree, F637, Saint-Rémy, October 1889
Van Gogh's Mulberry Tree: an autumn tree painted like a flame
A documented analysis of Van Gogh’s The Mulberry Tree (F637): autumn colours, sculpted paint, letters from 1889 and provenance up to the Norton Simon Museum. Read more...
Vincent van Gogh, The Asylum Garden at Saint-Rémy, F734, May 1889
The Asylum Garden at Saint-Rémy: walls, pines and watched freedom
A documented analysis of The Garden of the Asylum in Saint-Rémy (F734): an enclosed space transformed by Van Gogh into a laboratory of colour, rhythm and depth. Read more...
Vincent van Gogh, L'Allée des Alyscamps F569, November 1, 1888
The Alyscamps: Van Gogh and Gauguin paint the same Arles avenue
A verified comparison of the six Alyscamps paintings made by Van Gogh and Gauguin in Arles in 1888: chronology, framing, colours, museums, market and visiting the site. Read more...
Vincent van Gogh, The Courtyard of the Hospital in Arles, April 1889
The Courtyard of the Hospital at Arles: painting the place of one's healing
An analysis of Vincent van Gogh’s The Courtyard of the Hospital in Arles: verified chronology, garden composition, its companion work, the present site and related reproductions. Read more...
Second version of Portrait of Dr. Gachet with a sprig of foxglove, Musée d’Orsay
Portrait of Dr. Gachet: Two Versions, One Model and a Record Price
Van Gogh’s Portrait of Dr Gachet: compare the two versions, interpret the foxglove and trace the record $82.5 million sale in 1990. Read more...
A self-portrait by Vincent van Gogh illustrating his directional brushwork, outlines and colour contrasts
Van Gogh's style: brushstroke, impasto, contours and colors explained
Understand Van Gogh’s style: directional brushwork, impasto, outlines, colours, development and famous paintings explained simply. Read more...
Courtyard and garden of Espace Van Gogh in Arles, former Hôtel-Dieu Saint-Esprit
The Espace Van Gogh in Arles: From the Former Hospital to the Garden Vincent Painted
A verified guide to Espace Van Gogh in Arles: the Hôtel-Dieu’s history, Vincent’s stay, painting F519, the present garden, address and visit. Read more...
Dance at the Moulin de la Galette by Renoir, a landmark of Impressionist modernity
Renoir and Cézanne: two visions of modernity
Compare Renoir and Cézanne: figures, landscapes, light, composition, colour and the legacy of two essential visions of modern painting. Read more...
Roses and Anemones by Vincent van Gogh, Musée d’Orsay, RF 1954 12
Roses and Anemones: Van Gogh Paints the Flowers of Auvers
Discover Van Gogh’s Roses and Anemones, painted in Auvers in 1890: history, composition, colors, dimensions, and advice for a faithful reproduction. Read more...
Wheatfield with Cypresses F615 by Vincent van Gogh, National Gallery
Van Gogh’s Wheatfield with Cypresses: History and Versions
Discover the three versions of Wheatfield with Cypresses painted by Van Gogh in 1889: history, composition, museums, and reproduction advice. Read more...
Starry Night on the Rhône by Vincent van Gogh, kept at the Musée d'Orsay
Van Gogh at the Musée d’Orsay: Works and Route
Van Gogh at the Musée d’Orsay: rooms 36 and 37, Starry Night Over the Rhône, The Bedroom in Arles, self-portrait and Auvers works. Verified route and visit. Read more...
Self-portrait with felt hat painted by Vincent van Gogh in Paris
Van Gogh the Impressionist: The Paris Revolution
Van Gogh and Impressionism in Paris (1886–1888): light palette, Signac, Seurat, self-portraits, Asnières and key works. Verified museum sources. Read more...
Glass facade of the Van Gogh Museum on Museumplein in Amsterdam
Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam: Works, Route and Tips
Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam: ten collection works, a chronological route, visiting tips, tickets and faithful reproductions. Verified information. Read more...
Pietà painted by Vincent van Gogh after Eugène Delacroix
Van Gogh at the Louvre: What the Masters Taught Him
Van Gogh at the Louvre: documented visit in 1875, admired masters and translations after Delacroix, Millet and Rembrandt. Works, attributions and verified sources. Read more...
A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte by Georges Seurat
Post-Impressionism: Understanding the Artists and Works
Post-Impressionism: from 1886 to 1910, four major paths with Seurat, Cézanne, Gauguin and Van Gogh. Works, differences from Impressionism and verified sources. Read more...
The Starry Night painted by Vincent van Gogh in Saint-Rémy in June 1889
Van Gogh in Saint-Rémy: A Year at the Heart of Painting
Van Gogh in Saint-Rémy, from 8 May 1889 to 16 May 1890: The Starry Night, cypresses, wheat fields, Irises and Almond Blossom. Works and verified sources. Read more...
Café Terrace at Night painted by Vincent van Gogh in Arles
Van Gogh in Arles: 15 Months of Light and Colour
Van Gogh in Arles, from February 1888 to May 1889: the Yellow House, Sunflowers, Café Terrace, Starry Night Over the Rhône, portraits, landscapes and colours. Verified sources. Read more...
Still Life with Fifteen Sunflowers by Vincent van Gogh, painted in Arles
Van Gogh’s Flowers: Sunflowers, Irises, Roses and Almond Trees
Van Gogh’s flowers: Parisian bouquets, Arles orchards, seven Sunflowers, Irises, Roses and Almond Blossom. Works, colours and verified sources. Read more...
Wheat field under storm clouds by Vincent van Gogh in Auvers-sur-Oise
Van Gogh in Auvers-sur-Oise: 70 Days, 74 Paintings
Van Gogh in Auvers-sur-Oise: 70 days, 74 paintings, portraits of Gachet and Adeline Ravoux, the church, fields and Tree Roots. Works and verified sources. Read more...
Portrait of Doctor Gachet with a branch of foxglove by Vincent van Gogh
Van Gogh’s Portraits: Faces, Colours and Human Truth
Van Gogh’s portraits: the Roulin family, self-portraits, Dr Gachet, versions, museums and a reading of colour. A sourced guide to choosing a reproduction. Read more...