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Vincent van Gogh's early life was marked by a strong religious zeal,
instilled in him by his father, a clergyman. This religious influence was
clear in his early works, which were often somber and depicted scenes of
poverty and hardship. His early works, such as The Potato Eaters (1885),
were characterized by dark, earthy tones, a stark contrast to the vivid
colors of his later works.
In 1886, van Gogh moved to Paris, where he was exposed to the works
of the Impressionists and Neo-Impressionists. This exposure had a
significant impact on his artistic approach. He began to experiment with
brighter colors and innovative techniques, such as pointillism. His color
scheme became dominated by yellows, blues, and greens, and his
brushwork became looser and more expressive.
Vincent van Gogh's life was tragically cut short when he died from a
self-inflicted gunshot wound in July 1890. Despite his tragic demise, his
legacy lives on. His groundbreaking use of color and form had a
profound impact on the development of modern art. His works are now
housed in some of the world's most prestigious museums, including the
Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam and the Musée d'Orsay in Paris.