Vincent Van Gogh Research Paper

Vincent Van Gogh: Self Portrait with Gray Hat
September 23, 2015
Art 190-970
Bryanna Michel

The life of Vincent Van Gogh is miraculously devastating. Van Gogh was not an artist his entire life. Coming up on his last ten years of life is when he really produced his most remarkable pieces. The pieces that he created during the end of his life are now scattered across the world. His works of art were upbeat, full of life, flowers, and stars; but his life did not relate to the pieces in which he was creating. Throughout his life he had lots of catastrophes and dreary times. Those who were apart of his life left as fast as they came. They were temporary figures that he was unable to keep around. His life was a sorrow story of

His lonesomeness caused him to paint and draw, what he did created the supremacy in each individual piece. On March 30, 1853, Vincent was brought into the world by Anna Cornelia Carbonates and Theodorus van Gogh. Art was always a strain that rain through his family. Like stated, he did not start producing art till late in his life but it was present throughout his childhood. Tony McKenna states, “Although for the most part Vincent was not drawing or painting methodically. Nevertheless, art pervaded his existence: his education, his family connections and his work were all imbued with it.” Another place that Vincent was able to find inspiration was from his religion. He found a passion in preaching. His attempt to become a priest was his first failure of many, due to the fact that the clergy did not believe that he met the principles in which were necessary. Close family members would describe him as solemn and reserved. Vincent eventually fell in love but was quickly

The amount that he accomplished during his lifestyle was much more than the average human would. The, “Self Portrait with Gray Hat,” was the most important piece that he created. This piece of art showed both sides of him as an artist. HE wanted the viewer or critique to see that he had paint and he could not trust anyone but he was stern and tried again and again for happiness. He used bright colors to show his attempt through life to find enjoyment and to be content. Doing a portrait of himself many times and times again showed the fact that he could not trust others, he could only trust himself. It also showed that he was part of the lower class because he could not afford to have a model to paint or draw. This portrait shows his personality, characteristics, and the triumphs he overcame not only as a person but also as an artist. This piece of art is so special because it shows who he is and his entire life