Van Gogh: Techniques and Methods

Lydia Vagts, Cunningham Associate Conservator of Paintings

Delve into Van Gogh’s working style, techniques, and tools to gain a perspective into the artist’s studio.

October 13, 2015

[leighfoulkes]

This was so fantastic. Nice to see someone take Van Gogh work so seriously instead of just talking about his sad life.

[octopuscaveman]

It's amazing that stuff like this is free to watch on the internet

[armyforlife]

Van Gogh is my favorite artist
He was able to express his emotions and thoughts through a brush or pen.
That and more is why he has a special place in my heart and Vante’s

[yvonnefarrell]

I'll never look at a plain old dishtowel the same way again. What a great lecture; thanks!

[thestime]

Vincent Faun Haugh

The “haugh” pronunciation is like clearing your throat and rolling an R at the same time. The first H has a slight G in it, like Hgaugh. Not easy for Americans like me but for those that love Vincent intensely, it’s more than worth the effort.

[peipeiinHK]

The sad thing is that we never get to meet and talk to these masters ! Love this!

[tiadiad]

Thank you for this. I will never get tired of learning about Vincent. His life and letters to Theo are a work of art in themselves.

[IngyMagdy-GyDesign.]

loved your passion for what you do and how you are interested in what you are saying... you kept me interested in each single word you've said..

[aishar]

I'm a Fine Arts student here in Spain and it's wonderful that you provide such detailed and rich videos like this. I loved this one and I may continue watching more to help me understand more diverse procedures to paint. Thank you very much.

[IkegamiLisa]

I can't get over how informative this is. I was searching the internet for Van Gogh's process, and this presentation answered that question and SO MANY MORE that I had as well. Especially loved the box of yarn- now I can see all of his paintings as studies in balls of yarn! I was thrilled to see the information about his palette to his brother Theo .

[shirleystenberg]

I am so grateful for these videos. I really makes my membership to the MFA more of a treasure.

[KpxUrz]

Incredibly interesting. Having studied this artist for decades, I remain utterly amazed at his monumental prolific output, and each piece with such intense originality. By force of his will he became almost incomprehensibly skilled. It can be hard to believe, but there are some people who deny Vincent's true abilities. What I would say to them is that they should pick up a tool to draw or paint, and give it a try. They will quickly see how difficult it is. His vision is inimitable.

[heidiankers]

Thank you, he is a hero for so many of us!

[pietlebrun]

Thank you so much for realising these videos for public worldwide!

[LoveWallis]

The episode of Vincent and the Doctor on the BBC Series Doctor Who is why I’m obsessed with Van Gogh. I consider myself lucky to have been able to attend the immersive event here in Houston. I would go see it again.

[stilzslo]

Van Gogh was a Beast it’s amazing how much talent he had

[AudiobookLibrary-]

I could listen to ideas on Vincent Van Gogh all day long!

[Iamkayaky]

Very thorough and analytical: much appreciated.

[-Phil]

Extreme thanks for your thoughtful, empathetic, perceptive, and techniques-centered exposition. This is very satisfying to my extreme curiosity of artists' excellencies per se. Utmost blessings!

[ivanabusic]

What a life. It's next to crazy the dedication, creativity and energy which took to paint so much in such and short time. Genius.