Throwback Thursday: Starry Starry Night

Originally, ” Starry Starry Night” was posted in 2014 on Vincent van Gogh’s birthday.

Vincent moved to Arles in 1888, where his work grew brighter in color and developed his unique painting style. In his life, he only sold one painting. Theo, his brother, had given him financial and emotional support through his life. Yet, Vincent considered himself to be rich. “In my opinion, I am often rich — not in money, but (though it doesn’t happen every day) rich — because I have found in my work something which I can devote myself to heart and soul, and which inspires me and gives a meaning to life.”

The only painting Vincent van Gogh sold during his lifetime was Red Vineyard at Arles (The Vigne Rouge)

In ten years, Vincent produced more than 2,100 paintings and drawings, plus 900 letters (600 letter to his brother, Theo).

“I put my heart and soul into my work, and I have lost my mind in the process.”    

— Vincent van Gogh

When Vincent was in Arles, Paul Gauguin stayed with him in a short period of time. Theo, his brother, had been his lifelong friend. This is how he said about friendship, “Close friends are truly life’s treasures. Sometimes they know us better than we know ourselves. With gentle honesty, they are there to guide and support us, to share our laughter and our tears. Their presence reminds us that we are never really alone.”

I don’t know anything with certainty, but seeing the stars makes me dream.
― Vincent van Gogh

Perhaps, now we understand a little more about Vincent’s passion, love, struggle, and dream and how he lost his mind and how he tried to set them free.

Notes: Vincent van Gogh, March 30, 1853 – July 29, 1890. He shot himself, but did not die until 2 days later at the age of 37. Theo died six months after Vincent killed himself, he was buried by Vincent. Thank you so much for visiting!

Here is a eloquent, moving post of van Gogh’s Night Cafe (by Dr. Hb). Please take a look.

• June 8, 2017
• Arts
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