Vincent van Gogh

Vincent van Gogh was born in Groot-Zundert, the Netherlands to Theodorus van Gogh and Anna Cornelia Carbentus. He would later become one of the most influential artists in history.

Van Gogh moves to The Hague after a heated argument with his father during his visit to Etten for Christmas.

During the winter of 1884–85, while living in Nuenen, Van Gogh painted more than forty studies of peasant heads, culminating in his first multifigured, large-scale composition, The Potato Eaters. The painting portrays a peasant family at mealtime, expressing their connection to the earth through the same hands they use for eating. It is characterized by a dark palette and coarse application of paint, typical of Van Gogh's Nuenen period.

On 26 March 1885, Vincent van Gogh's father passed away unexpectedly, which had a significant impact on the artist's life and work.

The final version of Van Gogh's first masterpiece, The Potato Eaters, was completed in late April and sent to his brother Theo in Paris on 5 May 1885.

In November 1887, Vincent van Gogh organized an exhibition at the Grand Bouillon-Restaurant du Chalet in Paris, France. During this exhibition, he had the opportunity to meet Georges Seurat and Paul Gauguin, who visited the exhibition.

Vincent van Gogh painted the iconic masterpiece 'Starry Night' in 1888.

In May 1888, Van Gogh rented a room in the Hôtel-Restaurant Carrel located at 30, rue Cavalerie in Arles, France. He utilized a small covered roof terrace as his studio during this time.

On May 7, 1888, Van Gogh signed a lease for the Yellow House with estate agent Bernard Soulé in Arles, France.

Van Gogh created the painting Sunflowers between August 21 and 26, 1888. It is an oil on canvas artwork measuring 91 × 72 cm, and it is currently displayed at Neue Pinakothek in Munich.

Van Gogh painted Sunflowers around August 26, 1888. The painting is an oil on canvas and is currently housed in The National Gallery, London.

On September 1, 1888, Vincent van Gogh's artistic definition and style continued to evolve, marking a significant period in the artist's career.

On 17 September 1888, Van Gogh moved into the Yellow House in Arles, which he furnished with money from his brother Theo. He painted the view of his new home and worked on a series of autumn gardens.

Van Gogh painted The Yellow House (The Street) on September 28, 1888. It is an oil on canvas painting measuring 72 × 91.5 cm, currently housed in the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam.

Van Gogh painted The Bedroom on October 16–17, 1888, after two and a half days of self-imposed bed rest. The oil on canvas painting measures 72.4 × 91.3 cm and is currently displayed at the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam.

Vincent van Gogh painted the famous artwork 'Sunflowers' around December 1, 1888. The painting is an oil on canvas and is currently housed in the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam.

On December 23, 1888, Vincent van Gogh cuts off his left ear following a heated argument with Paul Gauguin. He then delivers the severed ear to a worker at a local brothel named Rachel.

On December 24, 1888, Vincent van Gogh was found by the local police at the Yellow House in Arles, covered in blood and apparently lifeless. This incident led to the arrest of Gauguin, who was later released when Van Gogh responded to being touched and spoken to.

On January 8, 1889, Vincent van Gogh left the hospital in Arles. This marked a crucial moment in his struggle with mental health and his determination to continue his artistic endeavors.

On February 7, 1889, Vincent van Gogh was taken to the hospital again after a second mental breakdown. This event reflected the ongoing challenges he faced due to his mental health issues.

On 17 April, Vincent's brother Theo married Johanna Gesina Bonger in Amsterdam.

On May 8, 1889, Vincent van Gogh voluntarily admits himself to the St Remy asylum, where he is well treated and allowed to set up a studio in a spare room. It is during this time that he paints Starry Night, one of his most famous works.

On June 21, 1889, Vincent van Gogh painted the iconic masterpiece 'The Starry Night.' The painting is renowned for its swirling clouds, bright stars, and vibrant colors, showcasing van Gogh's unique artistic style.

In July 1890, the renowned artist Vincent van Gogh tragically passes away. His death marks a significant loss in the art world and leaves a lasting impact on the artistic community.

Van Gogh experiences another mental breakdown on July 18, 1889, which lasts until the end of August.

On September 19, 1889, in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France, Vincent van Gogh painted a third version of The Bedroom as a gift for his mother and sister Willemien.

Van Gogh painted The Bedroom on September 28, 1889. It is an oil on canvas piece located at Musée d’Orsay, Paris.

Vincent Willem van Gogh is born to Theo and Johanna on January 31, 1890.

After a visit to Arles on 22 February, Van Gogh suffered a further attack which lasted until late April.

On May 16, 1890, Van Gogh was discharged from the asylum in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France. This event marked a significant moment in his life as he continued his artistic journey after seeking treatment for his mental health.

Vincent van Gogh arrived in Auvers earlier than expected on May 20th, where he placed himself in the care of Paul Gachet, a doctor and amateur artist. He rented an attic room in Ravoux's inn and was enthusiastic about rustic Auvers.

Van Gogh painted the Portrait of Dr. Gachet on June 3, 1890. The painting is an oil on canvas and is currently housed in the Musée d’Orsay, Paris, as a gift from the children of the model in 1949.

Vincent van Gogh shoots himself on July 27, 1890, and dies two days later at the age of 37.

Vincent van Gogh, the influential post-impressionist artist, passed away on July 29, 1890. His struggles and triumphs have left a lasting impact on the art world.

L'Echo Pontoisien, a weekly publication, reports on Van Gogh's attempt to commit suicide and his subsequent death.

Theo collapses mentally and physically, leading to his admission to the Maison Dubois hospital and later to a clinic in Passy.

Theo dies and is buried in De Built. In 1914, his body was exhumed and reburied with his brother at Auvers-sur-Oise.

By the outbreak of World War I, with the discovery of his genius by the Fauves and German Expressionists, Vincent van Gogh had already come to be regarded as a vanguard figure in the history of modern art.

The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam was opened to the public in 1973. It houses the largest collection of artworks by Vincent van Gogh, including over 200 paintings, 500 drawings, and 700 letters.

Four van Gogh paintings, including Wooden Cabins among the Olive Trees and Cypresses, Young Man with a Cornflower, Wheatstacks, and Knot Birches, were sold at a single auction at Christie's New York for a combined value of $161 million.

Conservators at the National Gallery of Scotland discovered a van Gogh self-portrait hidden on the back of an earlier work called Head of a Peasant Woman. The self-portrait was found by X-Ray, being hidden by glue and cardboard. The self-portrait is now going to be painstakingly restored.