Vincent van Gogh Quiz

What nationality was Vincent van Gogh?

• French

• Belgian

• Dutch

• German

In which year did Vincent van Gogh produce his first major work, "The Potato Eaters"?

• 1882

• 1885

• 1886

• 1890

What was Vincent van Gogh's ambition before he decided to become an artist?

• To become a teacher

• To become a doctor

• To become a pastor

• To become an art dealer

Which city did Vincent van Gogh move to where he discovered the work of a group of artists called French Impressionists?

• Brussels

• Paris

• South of France

• Ramsgate

What style of painting is Vincent van Gogh famous for, which became known as 'Post-Impressionism'?

• Painting with invisible brushstrokes

• Painting with dark and earthy colors

• Painting with bright and contrasting colors, using visible brushstrokes

• Painting with smooth brushwork and fine shading

What unfortunate event happened to Vincent van Gogh after he became mentally ill?

• He lost all his paintings

• He hurt himself by cutting off his ear

• He became a pastor

• He moved back to the Netherlands

What is the name of the painting created by van Gogh that features swirls and is considered one of his best-known works?

• Vase With Twelve Sunflowers

• The Starry Night

• The Garden at Sainte-Adresse

• Café Terrace at Night

At what age did van Gogh pass away?

• 27 years old

• 37 years old

• 47 years old

• 57 years old