Vincent’s Colours. From dark to light: the search for a personal palette

When we think of ‘Vincent van Gogh’, we think of vibrant, vivid colours. But that hasn’t always been the case.

When you compare Vincent’s first painting with his later masterpieces, you can see how the colours change from dark to light, from mud tones to strong colour contrasts. This is the story of Vincent’s search for his own colour palette.

Source: Van Gogh Museum