This document provides information about several paintings by Vincent Van Gogh as well as biographical information about the artist. It includes summaries of 8 paintings with titles and details. It also includes a longer biography of Van Gogh noting that he was born in 1853 and known for paintings like Sunflowers and The Starry Night using vivid colors. It discusses his difficult life and death by suicide in 1890. Additionally, it includes a short personal reflection on why The Starry Night is someone's favorite Van Gogh painting praising its use of color and depiction of a night sky. Finally, it lists some references for more information.