appearance. n. 1. the act or an instance of appearing, as to the eye, before the public, etc. 2. the outward or visible aspect of a person or thing: her appearance was stunning; it has the appearance of powdered graphite. 3. an outward show; pretence: he gave an appearance of working hard.
Impasto. Perhaps best known for his thick use of paint, Vincent Van Gogh was a famous adherent to the popular painting technique known as impasto, which involves the thick laying down of paint on a particular segment of the canvas.
Vincent van Gogh's paintings are easily among the most valuable in the world. Other artists' paintings have sold for more at auction, but there are more record-breaking paintings by Van Gogh than by any other artist. Some of Van Gogh's paintings are worth a lot more than others. More famous ones are worth more. Paintings from after 1886, as Van Gogh was really developing his distinctive, post-impressionist style, are going to be worth more. Cottage with Trees, 1885 sold for $960,000 in 2015 Baby Marcelle Roulin sold for $7.7 million in 2015.