Vincent van Gogh was one of the most famous and popular painters of all time and his art has come to define Post-Impressionism. Indeed, his style helped revolutionize how the world views art. But even if he was a groundbreaking artist, his life was marked by poverty, loneliness, rejection, and mental illness. Having only sold one painting in his lifetime, he largely considered himself a failure.
Intrigued by this fascinating figure? Then click on to learn more about one of history's most compelling artists.