What was Van Gogh known for?
What was Van Gogh known for?
Vincent van Gogh was a Dutch painter, generally considered to be the greatest after Rembrandt van Rijn, and one of the greatest of the Post-Impressionists. He sold only one artwork during his life, but in the century after his death he became perhaps the most recognized painter of all time.
Why is the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam?
The Van Gogh Museum is a Dutch art museum dedicated to the works of Vincent van Gogh and his contemporaries in the Museum Square in Amsterdam South, close to the Stedelijk Museum, the Rijksmuseum, and the Concertgebouw....Van Gogh Museum.
| Museum at the Museumplein in 2008 | |
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| Website | www.vangoghmuseum.nl |
What is the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam?
- The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam houses the largest collection of artworks by Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) in the world. The permanent collection includes over 200 paintings by Vincent van Gogh, 500 drawings and more than 750 letters. The museum also presents exhibitions on various subjects from 19th-century art history.
What can you find in the new van Gogh exhibition?
- Find out in the new exhibition featuring artworks by Degas, Van Gogh, Toulouse-Lautrec and many more. Explore Vincent van Gogh's famous masterpieces in the museum's permanent exhibition. Learn more about Vincent van Gogh's life, read his letters, explore his paintings and drawings.
How far in advance can I book a van Gogh Museum tour?
- We recommend booking Van Gogh Museum tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 45 Van Gogh Museum tours on Tripadvisor
What is the meet Vincent van Gogh experience?
- In 2019, the Van Gogh Museum launched the Meet Vincent Van Gogh Experience, a technology-driven "immersive exhibition" on Van Gogh's life and works, which has toured globally.
