Van Gogh's art works

Van Gogh's series of paintings

1. Starry night

One of Van Gogh's renowned work, it depicts a view of the night sky (presumably dawn), a village, mountains and a Cyprus tree. Cyprus trees are well known for their longevity, therefore implying that this point of view is immortal and unchanging. What strikes me the most in the painting is the way he drew the wind in this painting.

2. Lying cow

The painting depicts a lying cow on a grassland. The green grassland, and the white hair symbolises peace and tranquillity. The technique of Van Gogh's oil painting easily shows where the fur is swept towards.

3. Sorrow

It is safe to presume that this is a prostitute and pregnant, due to her depiction as naked and away from home, and the fact that Van Gogh lived in the 19th century. Also, it is clear that she is pregnant from bulge around her tummy area.

4. Sorrowing old man (At Eternity's Gate)

This picture potrays an old man, on a wooden chair near a fire place. It was painted two months before his death. The word gate in the title, symbolises a passing, which can mean Van Gogh's death. Similarly, this old man is in sorrow, as though his end is near. I believe that he is scared of his end, as though as he never has done anything noteworthy in his life.

5.  The Potato Eaters

This art piece shows a group of peasants eating potatos and black coffe in a dimly litted room. Unable to afford more than one small lamp not even able to lit up half of the small room they have.