Oil Paint
Oil paint combines pigment with drying oil and cures more slowly than water-based paint.
Painter
Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh was a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter known for expressive color, energetic brushwork, and a highly visible paint surface.
Related: Claude Monet · J. M. W. Turner
Vincent van Gogh quick facts
A concise reference for his life, work, and painting approach.
| Full name | Vincent Willem van Gogh |
|---|---|
| Born | March 30, 1853 · Zundert, Netherlands |
| Died | July 29, 1890 · Auvers-sur-Oise, France |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Movement | Post-Impressionism |
| Primary medium | Oil paint |
| Common subjects | Landscapes, portraits, self-portraits, and still lifes |
| Notable works | The Starry Night, Sunflowers, The Bedroom, and Irises |
Sources: Van Gogh Museum, The National Gallery, and The Museum of Modern Art.
Paint types used
Explore paint types documented in Van Gogh's painting practice.
Watercolor Paint
Watercolor is a transparent water-based paint traditionally used on absorbent paper.
Surface types used
Explore surface types documented in Van Gogh's painting practice.
Canvas
Canvas is a flexible woven painting support sold raw or with different factory grounds, so sizing and ground should suit the chosen paint system.
Paper
Paper is an absorbent art surface whose weight and sizing affect how paint behaves.
Painting Board
Painting board is a rigid artist support prepared with a ground layer suited to the selected medium.
Wood
Wood is a porous natural material whose grain and previous finish affect paint absorption.