The two years that Van Gogh spent in Paris were of crucial importance for his development from painter in the Dutch Realist tradition to modern artist. His encounter with the latest movement there had a profound impact on his work, although it was a gradual process rather than a abrupt break with what had gone before.
Vincent began experimenting with new styles like impressionism, Pointillism and Japonism. As he gradually abandoned what he later called his Dutch palette of grey tones his paintings became increasingly luminous and colorful.
Vincent began experimenting with new styles like impressionism, Pointillism and Japonism. As he gradually abandoned what he later called his Dutch palette of grey tones his paintings became increasingly luminous and colorful.