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29 works across 2 institutions
Paris holds 29 works by Vincent van Gogh across 2 institutions, including Musée Rodin and Musée d'Orsay.
Vincent van Gogh in Paris
Van Gogh in Paris
Van Gogh lived in Paris for two years, from 1886 to 1888, and it transformed him. He arrived with a palette of dark browns and ochres learned in the Dutch countryside; he left for Arles with a colour vocabulary borrowed from the Impressionists and Japanese woodblock prints he collected obsessively in Montmartre. The city didn't suit him — he was anxious and quarrelsome there — but it gave him everything he needed to become the painter he became.
The Musée d'Orsay holds some of his Paris-period work alongside the Impressionists who were his contemporaries and teachers. The Musée Rodin and the Petit Palais each hold smaller holdings that reward a detour, particularly for visitors tracking his rapid stylistic evolution across those two years.
Collections in this city
Musée Rodin
💎 Hidden GemParis · 3 works on display
The Rodin Museum occupies the sculptor's former studio and surrounding gardens, displaying his most celebrated works — including The Thinker and The Kiss — in an appropriately intimate setting. The garden alone is worth the admission.
Musée d'Orsay
Paris · 26 works on display
Housed in a spectacular Beaux-Arts railway station, the Orsay holds the world's finest collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painting, covering 1848 to 1914. The collection of Monet, Renoir, Degas, and Van Gogh is unrivalled anywhere.
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About the artist
Vincent van Gogh
Dutch · Post-Impressionism · 1853–1890
Van Gogh only began painting seriously at 27 and was dead by 37, yet in that single decade produced around 900 paintings. He worked in the Netherlands, Paris, Provence, and Auvers-sur-Oise, and his expressive use of colour and bold brushwork became one of the most direct influences on 20th-century art.
Key works
The Starry NightSunflowersBedroom in Arles
Frequently asked questions
How many Vincent van Gogh paintings are on display in Paris?
Our current data shows 29 Vincent van Gogh paintings on display in Paris, spread across the Musée d'Orsay and the Musée Rodin. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in Paris has the most Vincent van Gogh paintings?
Musée d'Orsay holds the largest share, with 26 works by Vincent van Gogh in Paris.
Where else can I see Vincent van Gogh's paintings?
Vincent van Gogh's paintings are distributed across museums in multiple countries. Our artist page lists every city in our collection where their work is currently on display — use it to plan a multi-city trip or find works closer to home. Browse all cities for Vincent van Gogh →
Planning your visit to Paris
Pre-book entry to the Louvre and Musée d'Orsay, especially in summer — queues without a ticket can exceed an hour. Many Paris museums offer free entry on the first Sunday of each month. A day transport pass (carnet) is better value than buying individual Métro tickets.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.