Van Gogh collection

World-class oeuvre

Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) is one of the world's most beloved artists. His paintings, drawings and letters inspire young and old alike. His work can be admired in numerous museums around the world.

Collections

The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam houses the largest collection of original works by the painter. The Kröller-Müller Museum in Otterlo is Vincent van Gogh's second home, with especially many drawings from his early period. In 's-Hertogenbosch, the Het Noordbrabants Museum tells the story of Vincent's Brabant.

 

At home in Brabant

In 's-Hertogenbosch, the Het Noordbrabants Museum tells the story of Vincent's Brabant. With a dozen original paintings and an exhibition on the Brabant of his time, the Van Gogh pavilion brings visitors closer to the painter's experience.

Het Noordbrabants Museum
Van Gogh, Spitting Peasant Woman, 1885

Inheritance in letters

In addition to paintings, Van Gogh also recorded his thoughts and feelings in letters. Those letters are a unique testimony to his inner world and the times in which he lived. Some of the original letters can be admired in museum exhibitions worldwide. In addition, the letters are accessible via the Internet to anyone who is interested. On the website vangoghletters.org, they are provided with explanations and search terms for anyone to view in detail.

Van Gogh letters
Letter from Vincent van Gogh to Willemien van Gogh with sketch of Remembrance of the garden at Etten (recto) Vincent van Gogh (1853 - 1890), Arles, c. November 12, 1888

Learn more about Van Gogh

There is a lot to discover about the work and life of the painter from Brabant. countless specialists worldwide study his life and work, For enthusiasts, we have listed a number of sources of information.

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