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A Pair of Shoes. 1886, by Vincent van Gogh
- Where was he born? a. France, b. Austria, c. The Netherlands
- What was he like? a. Eccentric and antisocial, b. Fashion conscious, c. Joyful and carefree
- What kind of painting style is he famous for? a. Impressionism b. Post-Impressionism, c. Cubism
- What were the most characteristic traits of his famous paintings? a. Bright colors, movement and expression of feelings; b. Use of Greek myths, c. Emulation of the classical models
- How many paintings did he sell while he was alive? a. Just one, b. A couple of hundreds, c. Ten
- Was he a famous painter while he was alive? a. From a very early age, b. Became famous right before he met Gauguin, c. Not at all
- Was he ever married? a. Never, b. Twice, c. Once
- How did he die? a. Of old age, b. Cancer, c. He shot himself allegedly
- What’s the historical context he lived in? a. The Counter-Reformation, b. The second half of the XIX century, c. The First World War
- Which one is not a van Gogh painting: a. Starry Night b. The raft of the Medusa c. The Potato Eaters
Vincent van Gogh
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