In Agostina Segatori Sitting in the Café du Tambourin, how is the Van Gogh's influence in Paris discussed?
In 1886 van Gogh left the Netherlands, never to return, for Paris and the guidance of his brother Theo.  He entered Paris as a shy, somber man and while his personality would never change, he emerged artistically into what one critic described as a "singing bird". While van Gogh had been influenced by great Dutch masters, coming to Paris meant that he was influenced by Impressionists, Symbolists, Pointillists, and Japanese prints.  His circle of friends included Camille Pissarro, Henri Toulouse-Lautrec, Paul Gauguin, Émile Bernard and others.  The works of Japanese artists Hiroshige and Hokusai greatly influenced van Gogh, both for the beautiful subject matter and the style of flat patterns of colors without shadow.  Van Gogh explored the various influences and molded them into a style that was uniquely his own.  In the years 1886 to 1888, van Gogh emerged as a sophisticated, thoughtful and provoking artist. This painting demonstrates his journey of creativity in that period.
Impressionists Émile Bernard Symbolists Japanese prints Hokusai Hiroshige Theo Paul Gauguin Pointillists left Camille Pissarro Netherlands Henri Toulouse-Lautrec