Van Gogh and Cézanne made little impact on the public mind during their lifetimes – the British art world remained in thrall to the academic art of the nineteenth century and the French and British Impressionists. Both were rebels with art as their cause – Van Gogh painted quickly, exploiting the power of vibrant colour to express his emotions. Cézanne’s analytical approach led him to ponder each and every brushstroke. Neither sold much in their lifetime – only their artist friends appreciated the changes they brought into being.

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Wheatfield with Crows  Credit:     Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam( Vincent van Gogh Foundation)

 Sunflowers  Credit:     Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam( Vincent van Gogh Foundation)