Facts about Vincent Van Gogh & Paul Gauguin

Question 1

Vincent Van Gogh attempted many other careers before declaring himself an artist.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

Van Gogh created one of the most expensive paintings of history. His Portrait of Dr. Gachet sold for __________ million.

Accepted Answer

$82.5

Question 3

Gauguin gave up his family and life to live in _______ in 1891.

Accepted Answer

Tahiti

Question 4

Gauguin lived in poverty for a large part of his life.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 5

Gauguin attempted suicide by self-poisoning but was unsuccessful.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

In less than 10 years, Vincent Van Gogh painted almost _____ paintings.

Accepted Answer

900

Question 7

_____________, by Vincent Van Gogh, is one of the most recognized paintings in Western art.

Accepted Answer

The Starry Night

Question 8

His work was influential among the French avant-garde, and later artists such as _______ and _______.

Accepted Answer

Pablo Picasso - Henri Matisse

Question 9

Van Gogh was never famous as a painter during his lifetime and sold only _____________ while he was alive.

Accepted Answer

one painting

Question 10

Vincent Van Gogh only started painting at the age of _______.

Accepted Answer

27

Question 11

Van Gogh and Gauguin met in ___________ in November of 1887.

Accepted Answer

Paris

Question 12

Vincent Van Gogh's diet consisted mainly of _______ and ________ and he drank alcohol excessively.

Accepted Answer

bread - coffee

Question 13

Van Gogh was close friends with ______________.

Accepted Answer

Paul Gauguin

Question 14

Vincent van Gogh is generally considered the greatest Dutch painter after __________.

Accepted Answer

Rembrandt

Question 15

On 27 July 1890, van Gogh shot himself in the chest and died 2 days after.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 16

Van Gogh was influenced by ____________ art.

Accepted Answer

Japanese

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