The Horses of Vincent Van Gogh

Vincent Van Gogh was born in Groot-Zundert, Holland in 1853, his father was a pastor so he was raised in a religious environment. Vincent was a high strung and self-conscious youth.

Happiness From Beauty

He decided to become an artist in 1880 after suffering a few failed relationships and and unsuccessful stint as a preacher in a Belgian mining town. He began his artistic studies in Belgium with the intention of inspiring happiness by creating beauty.

A Few Tokens

Although it is clear that horses were not one of his favorite subjects, they did make a guest appearance in his work now and then. Here are a few examples of how Van Gogh saw horses.

Plaster Statuette of A Horse

Plaster Statuette of A Horse

Horse and Carriage

Horse and Carriage

Carriage Drawn by a Horse

Carriage Drawn by a Horse

Hind Legs of a Horse

Hind Legs of a Horse

Sketches of Pheasant Plowing with Horses

Sketches of Pheasant Plowing with Horses

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