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gogh

n. countable
C2 Proficiency US //ˈɡoʊ// gogh

n. a painting or artwork created by the famous Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh. People often use the name to refer to the paintings themselves rather than the man.

n. an individual work of art attributed to the Dutch Post-Impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh. The surname is used metonymically for the artist's output.


SIMPLE

The museum recently acquired a rare Gogh for its permanent collection.

CONTEXTUAL

Art historians spent years verifying the brushwork before confirming the landscape was indeed a genuine Gogh.

COMPLEX

While many galleries boast impressive collections of 19th-century art, only a select few possess a Gogh of such vibrant color and historical significance as this particular self-portrait.

Usage

Typically capitalised; used as a countable noun when referring to specific paintings.

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