Teacher's
Discovery Traveling Exhibit
Vincent Van Gogh
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Rosenberg Library 2310 Sealy Street Galveston, Texas 77550-2220 |
(409) 763-8854 fax (409) 763-0275 |
 From
February 17 through April 6,
2009, Rosenberg Library hosted a traveling exhibit featuring artist Vincent Van Gogh. Designed especially for children and families, these large scale images on lightweight satin
were designed to captivate all ages with their intense emotion and vivid color. The set included five of
Van Gogh's works: “Starry Night” 1889, “Self-Portrait With Bandaged Ear
and Pipe” 1889, “Yellow Wheat and Cypresses” 1889, “Café Terrace at
Night” 1888, and “Trees in the Garden of Saint-Paul Hospital” 1889.
The Van Gogh Exhibit was a joint project between the Rosenberg Library Museum and Children’s departments. For more information call 409.763.8854 x119. |
A Post-Impressionist, Van Gogh is considered one of the first artists to use color as expression and to display deep emotions in his paintings. Visible brushstrokes and texture are apparent in his works. Despite his short lifespan of 37 years (1853-1890) he was a prolific artist, creating around 900 paintings and 1100 drawings.
Only one was sold. It was not until after his death that his talent was recognized by the art world.