Vincent Van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh, a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter, is widely considered to be one of the most important artists in Western art history. Van Gogh’s use of bright color, expressive brushwork, and dramatic lines formed the fundamentals of contemporary painting after he created over 2,100 works of art in his lifetime. The Starry Night, The Courtyard of the Hospital at Arles, and the Road with Cypress and Star are just a few of the works that have become synonymous with him.
Harry Houdini
In this seldom seen photo from April 30, 1908, Harry Houdini, arguably the greatest magician to have ever lived, gets ready for one of his numerous life-threatening illusions. Houdini dove 30 feet into the Charles River while shackled, collared, and performing this particular act. Only 40 seconds after diving, he came to the surface holding the chains, much to the relief of 20,000 spectators. Even the mayors of Cambridge and Boston showed up to watch.
