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Coloring Book Vincent

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Vincent van Gogh’s brother Theo used to give him money to buy his paints. Theo was one of the few people who realized that Vincent’s pictures were very special. As if the brushstrokes were alive!

Vincent van Gogh was born in 1857 in the Netherlands. He was already 27 years old when he decided to become an artist. Today he is one of the most famous modern painters in the world. During his lifetime he would never have dreamt that that would happen. On the contrary: he was often very unhappy and really struggled with his paintings.

Could that be the reason why his paintings are so remarkable? 4331_vangogh_1-32_rl_Layout 1 11.06.10 17:49 Seite 5

This picture is by the artist . It shows his friend Vincent painting. Where were they, do you think? Perhaps beside a field of sunflowers? 4331_vangogh_1-32_rl_Layout 1 11.06.10 17:50 Seite 6

Van Gogh had lots of friends who supported him. He painted fine portraits of them.

This is the art dealer Julien Tanguy. 4331_vangogh_1-32_rl_Layout 1 11.06.10 17:50 Seite 7

And here is Dr. Gachet, a doctor. Why do you suppose he looks so thoughtful? 4331_vangogh_1-32_rl_Layout 1 11.06.10 17:50 Seite 8

Here you can see the artist on his way to work. Do you think he is going to meet some of his friends? 4331_vangogh_1-32_rl_Layout 1 11.06.10 17:50 Seite 9 4331_vangogh_1-32_rl_Layout 1 11.06.10 17:50 Seite 10

Vincent van Gogh’s “Starry Night” looks as if it is moving! 4331_vangogh_1-32_rl_Layout 1 11.06.10 17:50 Seite 11

Would you like to paint the landscape during the daytime? 4331_vangogh_1-32_rl_Layout 1 11.06.10 17:50 Seite 12

Vincent van Gogh lived in the little house on the corner. It was sunflower yellow and had green shutters! Now let’s go inside … 4331_vangogh_1-32_rl_Layout 1 11.06.10 17:50 Seite 13

and see the artist’s room. Why don’t you paint the furniture in bright colors and draw some pictures in the frames? 4331_vangogh_1-32_rl_Layout 1 11.06.10 17:50 Seite 14

The Roulin family lived next door. Vincent liked them very much and painted them often.

The boy’s name is Camille.

Joseph Roulin was a postman. 4331_vangogh_1-32_rl_Layout 1 11.06.10 17:50 Seite 15

Augustine Roulin is pulling a piece of string to rock the cradle. Would you like to draw a picture of the baby? 4331_vangogh_1-32_rl_Layout 1 11.06.10 17:50 Seite 16

Vincent van Gogh loved sunflowers. He painted them again and again. 4331_vangogh_1-32_rl_Layout 1 11.06.10 17:50 Seite 17

You could draw a bunch of your favorite flowers in this vase! 4331_vangogh_1-32_rl_Layout 1 11.06.10 17:50 Seite 18

This is Vincent van Gogh’s chair... 4331_vangogh_1-32_rl_Layout 1 11.06.10 17:50 Seite 19

...and this chair belonged to his best friend Paul Gauguin. Their rooms must have been as different as their chairs! What sort of furniture would you like to see in them? 4331_vangogh_1-32_rl_Layout 1 11.06.10 17:50 Seite 20

When big boats came the bridge could be raised. 4331_vangogh_1-32_rl_Layout 1 11.06.10 17:50 Seite 21

Why don’t you draw a big boat on the river? 4331_vangogh_1-32_rl_Layout 1 11.06.10 17:50 Seite 22

This is Vincent van Gogh’s portrait of himself. His ear is bandaged because he has hurt it.

Here is space for you to paint a portrait of yourself! 4331_vangogh_1-32_rl_Layout 1 11.06.10 17:50 Seite 23

These are Vincent’s shoes. Could you draw him some more clothes? And don’t forget his sunhat!