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Portrait of the Artist's Mother, by Vincent van Gogh, oil, 1888

Portrait of the Artist's Mother

Vincent van Gogh

1888

oil

canvas

From the collection of Norton Simon Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait of the Artist's Mother is a 1888 oil by Vincent van Gogh, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Norton Simon Museum.

Who painted this?
Vincent van Gogh
When & what style?
1888 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Norton Simon Museum

About this work

This painting is called Portrait of the Artist's Mother. It's an oil painting by Vincent van Gogh. The painting is based on a black-and-white photograph of his mother. Van Gogh thought his mother would appreciate his artworks, especially those of flowers and natural settings. To learn more about the artist who created this portrait, look up the artist: Vincent van Gogh.

About the artist

Portrait of Vincent van Gogh
Artist

Vincent van Gogh

Vincent Willem van Gogh was a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter who is among the most famous and influential figures in the history of Western art.

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