How did Anton Mauve help Vincent van Gogh develop as an artist?

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Vincent van Gogh: Self-Portrait — Vincent van Gogh *Self-Portrait*, oil on artist's board on cradled panel by Vincent van Gogh, 1887; in the Art Institute of Chicago.

Anton Mauve, a Dutch landscape painter and member of the Hague school, played a significant role in Vincent van Gogh’s early artistic development by providing essential technical guidance.

Recognizing the limitations of his own self-training, Van Gogh sought out Mauve’s expertise in late 1881. By settling at The Hague to work with him, Van Gogh was able to extend his technical knowledge and gain exposure to the broader artistic community, including visits to museums and interactions with other painters. Specifically, Mauve provided Van Gogh with valuable advice regarding oil painting during 1881 and 1882, which helped Van Gogh transition from his earlier focus on drawing and watercolors toward experimenting with the medium of oil.12