Throughout his life Vincent van Gogh was poor, often hungry, and ill. When he died in 1890 at the age of 37, it
seemed that his work would be forgotten. All that has changed, and Vincent is now perhaps the most famous painter of
all. In 1990 his painting “Dr. Gachet” was sold in New York for over $82 million, making it one of the most expensive
pictures in the world. Van Gogh’s paintings are colorful, bold, and showing strong feelings. Although painted more than
100 years ago they caught the world in an exciting way. Yet this skill had to be learned and practiced. In this book we
will review Vincent’s development from beginner to great artist. We will also tell the story of his life and explain how his
major works came to be created. You can see the way he painted when you read this book, and you can try out some of
the same methods. 【題組】36 When was Vincent van Gogh born?
(A) In 1837 (B) In 1853 (C) In 1906 (D) In 1927