Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh, a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter, created over 2100 artworks, known for bold colors and dramatic brushwork. His tragic life and misunderstood genius have made him an iconic figure in art history.
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On November 6, 1850, Vincent van Gogh's uncle Cent marries Cornelia Carbentus in The Hague.
On May 21, 1851, Ds. Theodorus van Gogh, pastor in Groot-Zundert, marries Anna Cornelia Carbentus in The Hague.
On March 30, 1852, Theodorus and Anna Cornelia have their first child, a son named Vincent, who unfortunately dies at birth.
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.
Vincent van Gogh's sister Anna Cornelia van Gogh, also known as Anna, is born in February 1855.
Vincent van Gogh's brother Theodorus van Gogh, also known as Theo, is born on May 1, 1857.
Vincent van Gogh's sister Elisabeth Huberta van Gogh, also known as Lies, is born on May 16, 1859.
Vincent van Gogh's uncle Cent becomes a partner of Goupil & Cie on March 26, 1861.
Vincent van Gogh's sister Willemina Jacoba van Gogh, also known as Wil, is born on March 16, 1862.
Vincent van Gogh attends the school of Jan Provily in Zevenbergen starting from October 1, 1864.
Vincent van Gogh started attending Jan Provily’s boarding school for boys in Zevenbergen, the Netherlands.
Vincent van Gogh's brother Cornelis Vincent van Gogh, also known as Cor, is born on May 17, 1867.
Vincent van Gogh attended the Willem II high school in Tilburg, the Netherlands, while living with the Hannik family at Korvel 57.
In 1869, Vincent van Gogh joined the international art dealer Goupil & Co. in The Hague as a junior apprentice. The firm was managed by H. G. Tersteeg and had branches in Paris, London, and Brussels.
On January 29, 1872, Uncle Cent retired from Goupil & Cie, reducing his share to 6/30.
On 1 January 1873, Vincent's younger brother Theo also joined the staff of Goupil & Co. and was appointed to the Brussels branch.
On February 19, 1873, Vincent's father bought him out of serving in the army, which also exempted his younger brothers Theo and Cor according to Dutch law.
Vincent van Gogh lodges with Willem and Dina Roos at Lange Beestenmarkt 32, after being appointed junior apprentice at the art dealership Goupil & Cie in The Hague.
Vincent van Gogh moves into 87 Hackford Road, lodging with Ursula Loyer and her daughter Eugenie.
Vincent van Gogh moves into the home of John Parker and his family at 395 Kennington Road, South London.
Vincent van Gogh was posted to Goupil's London branch and later transferred to Paris against his will. His aversion to the art trade grew during this time.
Goupil's London opens its first exhibition in May 24, 1875.
In October 18, 1875, Van Gogh's family moves to Etten.
On December 30, 1875, Vincent visits Uncle C. M. in the Hague to talk about his future.
On December 31, 1875, Vincent's father advises him to resign from Goupil & Cie.
On January 4, 1876, Van Gogh resigns from Goupil & Cie after a talk with Léon Boussod.
Vincent sends a letter to Theo, mentioning 'No news yet from Scarborough' after applying for a teaching post.
Vincent's last day working at Goupil's.
Vincent returns to Etten for a fortnight.
After being fired from Goupil, Vincent van Gogh goes to the Van Gogh family’s new home at Roosendaalseweg 4, Etten on April 1, 1876.
Theo visits Etten.
On April 14, 1876, Vincent van Gogh lodged at 11 Spencer Square in Ramsgate, England after accepting a position as an assistant teacher at William Stokes’s boarding school for boys.
Vincent arrives at Ramsgate to teach at the school of William Stokes.
Van Gogh moves to the school of Reverend Thomas Slade-Jones at Holme Court, 158 Twickenham Road, Isleworth.
Theo misses work due to serious illness.
Theo is still ill; his mother travels to Etten.
Vincent delivers his first sermon at Richmond Methodist Church.
Theo is finally well enough to leave Etten.
On January 9, 1877, Van Gogh moved to Tolbrugstraat A312 in Dordrecht, the Netherlands, and started working as a general assistant in the Blussé & Van Braam bookshop.
On May 14, 1877, Van Gogh was active in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Vincent decides to abandon his studies and returns to Etten.
Vincent's father introduces him to the governors of the Evangelical College in Laeken, near Brussels, accompanied by Reverend Jones.
Vincent postpones his departure to assist at the wedding of his sister Anna and then moves to Laeken.
Vincent van Gogh moves to Laken, outside Brussels, for a three-month trial period training to be an evangelist. He lodges with the Plugge family at 6, chemin de Halage.
C. M. Vos, the husband of Kee Vos Stricker, dies.
Vincent turns to the Committee of the Evangelical College and asks to be accepted for a post in the Borinage.
Vincent's contract in the Borinage ends on July 31.
The day after his contract ends, Vincent sets out on a walk to find employment, traveling across the Borinage up to the North.
Vincent arrives back at Etten to stay with his parents on August 15.
On March 11, Vincent van Gogh is still residing with his parents.
On August 20, Vincent van Gogh resumes correspondence with Theo.
Van Gogh moves to The Hague after a heated argument with his father during his visit to Etten for Christmas.
On April 17, 1881, Vincent meets Theo, which is a significant event in his life.
From August 23 to 26, 1881, Vincent goes on a trip to The Hague, where he visits Anton Mauve, Théophile de Bock, and sees some exhibitions and the recently opened Panorama Mesdag.
Van Gogh rents rooms at Schenkweg 138 in The Hague, the Netherlands.
Vincent is admitted to a municipal hospital to be treated for gonorrhea.
On July 4, 1882, Vincent van Gogh moved to Schenkweg 136 in The Hague, the Netherlands.
Vincent arrives in The Hague to stay with Anton Mauve, who encourages him to work in oils and watercolours.
At the end of November 1882, Vincent van Gogh spent a few weeks in The Hague working with his cousin by marriage, the painter Anton Mauve. This collaboration led to the production of his first water-colours and still lifes in oils.
Vincent is unable to leave The Hague due to financial difficulties and later confesses seeking the ministrations of a back-street girl.
Vincent quarrels with his father on Christmas Day, leaves for The Hague after his father tried to force him to assist the Christmas service.
On 11 September 1883, Van Gogh departed from The Hague for the Dutch province of Drenthe, seeking new artistic inspiration and opportunities in a popular location among artists at that time.
On October 2, 1883, Vincent van Gogh leaves Hoogeveen on a tow boat for Nieuw-Amsterdam/Veenoord, initially staying in the first place before moving to lodgings with Hendrik Scholte in the latter village close-by.
On November 1, 1883, Vincent van Gogh visits Zweeloo.
On December 5, 1883, Vincent van Gogh started living with his parents in their new parsonage at De berg F523, Nuenen, the Netherlands.
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 funeral of Vincent's father takes place on March 30th, a solemn event for the family and the community.
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.
On November 24, 1885, Van Gogh departed for Antwerp, where he was overwhelmed by the city's historic buildings and museums. He was particularly impressed by Peter Paul Rubens' coloring and brushstrokes and also developed an appreciation for Japanese prints during his time in Antwerp. He hoped to achieve financial independence through painting portraits and townscapes, but faced challenges due to the severely depressed art trade in the city.
In January 1886, Van Gogh registered at the art academy in Antwerp due to the scarcity of models. He became engaged in a conflict about his way of drawing soon after.
Vincent Van Gogh is relegated to the entrance course by the council of the Antwerp Academy. This event marks a setback in his academic pursuits.
Theo visits Bonger in Amsterdam and has the opportunity to meet his sister Johanna for the first time.
Van Gogh visits Amsterdam and the Rijksmuseum during October 6–8.
On October 25th, Van Gogh proposes an exchange of works with Charles Angrand. This marks a significant interaction between the two artists.
Van Gogh departs for Antwerp on November 24.
Van Gogh organized an exhibition of Japanese prints at the cafe Du Tambourin in March - April, showcasing his collection and the influence of Japanese prints on his work.
In April and May, Van Gogh spent much time painting in Asnieres with Paul Signac, creating portraits, townscapes, and landscapes in an Impressionistic and Neo-Impressionistic style.
In the summer of 1887, Van Gogh painted his Self-Portrait with a Straw Hat, which reflected his experimentation with the broken brushstrokes of the Impressionists and the pointillist touch of the Neo-Impressionists.
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.
Van Gogh showed at least one work, 'The Voyer d'Argenson Park in Asnieres', in the Theatre Libre d'Antoine in December - January, at the same time as work by Seurat and Signac was exhibited.
Vincent van Gogh painted the iconic masterpiece 'Starry Night' in 1888.
On January 4, 1888, Theo privately acquires Gauguin's Negresses and a seascape by Manzi.
On January 12, 1888, Theo privately acquires Toulouse-Lautrec's 'Poudre de riz.'
On February 5, 1888, Anton Mauve passes away.
On February 19, 1888, Vincent van Gogh visited the studio of Georges Seurat in Paris, France, just hours before boarding a train for Arles.
On February 20, 1888, Vincent van Gogh arrived in Arles, France.
Theo expresses his frustration by stating that it is impossible to get along with Vincent.
On March 22, 1888, the 4th exhibition of the Artistes Indépendants opens, and Van Gogh contributes 3 paintings.
Vincent and Theo reconcile, ending their conflict and restoring their relationship.
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.
Van Gogh completed The Night Café between September 6-8, 1888. This oil on canvas painting is displayed at the Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Conn.
On September 8, 1888, Vincent buys two beds for the Yellow House.
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.
Vincent van Gogh painted 'Public Garden with Couple and Blue Fir Tree: The Poet’s Garden III' between October 6-13, 1888. It is an oil painting on canvas, measuring 71 × 92 cm, and is currently held in a private collection.
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.
On October 23, 1888, Gauguin moved into the Yellow House in Arles, France.
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 22, 1888, Gauguin shows Van Gogh a portrait of himself, which leads to an argument between the two artists. Van Gogh reacts by saying 'It's me gone mad' and later throws a glass at Gauguin in a local cafe.
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 December 25, 1888, Theo visited Vincent in the hospital, and that evening Theo and Gauguin left for Paris. This event marked a significant change in the lives of both Theo and Gauguin.
On 7 January 1889, Vincent van Gogh, after being admitted to the hospital in Arles, made a rapid recovery and was able to return home. He immediately resumed his artistic work, demonstrating his resilience and dedication to his craft.
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 January 9, 1889, an engagement party was held for Theo and Johanna Bonger in Amsterdam. This event was significant in Theo's personal life and family relationships.
Around January 20, 1889, Van Gogh created the Self-Portrait with Clean-Shaven Face, an oil on canvas measuring 40 × 31 cm. This painting was given as a gift to his mother and sister and is currently in a private collection.
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 February 18, 1889, a citizens' petition against Van Gogh was initiated. This event highlighted the controversial and challenging reception of Van Gogh's work within the local community.
While visiting Arles, Vincent van Gogh falls ill and is transported back to Saint-Rémy on a carriage. This health crisis lasts for about nine weeks until the end of April, making it the longest recorded illness.
On February 26, 1889, Vincent van Gogh was confined to the hospital in Arles on police orders following a citizens’ petition against him. This incident had a notable impact on the artist's life and mental well-being.
On 23 March, Vincent van Gogh received a visit from Paul Signac, and together they went to the Yellow House.
On 17 April, Vincent's brother Theo married Johanna Gesina Bonger in Amsterdam.
In April 1889, flooding in the Yellow House in Arles, France caused water damage to several of Van Gogh’s works, including the first version of The Bedroom.
Having recovered from his illness, Vincent van Gogh resumes his artistic work.
On May 2, 1889, Van Gogh sent a crate of paintings, including the first version of The Bedroom, to his brother Theo in Paris.
Vincent van Gogh writes to his brother Theo, accepting the suggestion to move back to Paris.
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.
Vincent van Gogh is discharged from Saint Rémy and travels to Paris, arriving on May 17.
Vincent van Gogh stays with his brother Theo in Paris from May 17 to May 20.
Vincent van Gogh moves to Auvers-sur-Oise on May 20.
Van Gogh requests his brother Theo to reline the damaged original Bedroom in his room at Saint-Rémy, France.
Van Gogh requests his brother Theo to send back the original Bedroom instead of relining it, so that he can paint a copy at Saint-Rémy, France.
Theo sends Van Gogh the original Bedroom from Paris to Saint-Rémy, France.
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.
A visit to Arles takes place on July 8, 1889.
Van Gogh returns to the asylum in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France on July 14 or 15, 1889.
Van Gogh experiences another mental breakdown on July 18, 1889, which lasts until the end of August.
On September 5, 1889, Vincent van Gogh painted a second version of The Bedroom. This painting is an oil on canvas and is part of the collection at The Art Institute of Chicago.
On September 6-7, 1889, Vincent van Gogh painted Pietà after Delacroix. This oil on canvas painting is part of the collection at the Vatican Museum in Vatican City.
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.
On December 6, 1889, Van Gogh sent the third version of The Bedroom to his brother Theo, to be forwarded to their mother and sister Willemien.
On December 18, 1889, Van Gogh was active in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France.
The 7th annual exhibition of Les XX opened in Brussels and ran through February 23. Van Gogh contributed 6 paintings, one of which was sold to Anna Boch. The event was marked by a dinner where Henry de Groux insulted Van Gogh's paintings, leading to a confrontation involving Toulouse-Lautrec and Signac.
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.
On May 17, 1890, Vincent van Gogh arrived in Paris and stayed with his brother Theo in his apartment at 8, cité Pigalle.
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.
On June 8th, at the invitation of Dr. Gachet, Vincent's brother Theo and Jo came to Auvers and spent the day with Vincent.
Vincent van Gogh visited his brother Theo in Paris to discuss his brother's problems with Boussod & Valadon.
Theo accompanies his wife and son to the Netherlands, possibly for a change of scenery or to seek medical care.
Theo returns to Paris alone, leaving his wife and child in the Netherlands for a holiday.
Around July 23, 1890, Van Gogh painted Thatched Sandstone Cottages at Chaponval. The painting, an oil on canvas, is currently located at Kunsthaus Zürich.
Vincent van Gogh shoots himself on July 27, 1890, and dies two days later at the age of 37.
Theo arrives at his brother's bedside on Monday morning after Vincent's injury.
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.
The funeral of Vincent van Gogh was held in Auvers on 30 July, and among those attending were Pere Tanguy, Emile Bernard, and Lucien Pissarro.
L'Echo Pontoisien, a weekly publication, reports on Van Gogh's attempt to commit suicide and his subsequent death.
Theo, Vincent van Gogh's brother, and his young family move next door.
Theo, assisted by Émile Bernard, organizes an improvised retrospective exhibition of his brother's works in Theo's former apartment.
Theo collapses mentally and physically, leading to his admission to the Maison Dubois hospital and later to a clinic in Passy.
Theo is transferred to the Willem Arntzkliniek in Utrecht.
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.
Marc Edo Tralbaut's publication in 1969 provides valuable insights into the life and work of Vincent van Gogh, contributing to the understanding of the renowned artist.
Jan Hulsker's publication 'The houses where Van Gogh lived in The Hague' was featured in Vincent I/1 in 1970. It provides detailed information about the residences where Vincent van Gogh lived during his time in The Hague.
The book 'The early work of Charles Angrand and his contact with Vincent van Gogh' was published in 1971 and focuses on the early work of Charles Angrand and his interaction with Vincent van Gogh.
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.
The book 'Van Gogh: A Retrospective' was published in 1986 and provides a comprehensive overview of Vincent van Gogh's work and life.
In 1987, one of the five versions of van Gogh's Sunflowers sells for £24.75 million, setting a record price for a van Gogh painting at that time.
The article 'Les marchands de van Gogh' was included in the book 'Van Gogh à Paris' in 1988, edited by Françoise Cachin & Bogomila Welsh-Ovcharov and published by RMN in Paris. It provides insights into the merchants of van Gogh's works.
Jan Hulsker's article 'The elusive van Gogh, and what his parents really thought of him' was published in Simiolus 19/4 in 1989. It offers insights into the enigmatic personality of Vincent van Gogh and provides a glimpse into his relationship with his parents.
In 1990, van Gogh's first portrait of Dr Gachet is sold to a private collector for $82.5 million, becoming the current holder of the record price for a van Gogh painting.
The book 'A great artist is dead': Letters of Condolence on Vincent van Gogh's death' was published in 1992 by Waanders in Zwolle. It contains letters of condolence written after Vincent van Gogh's death.
A creation of an interior inspired by Vincent van Gogh's bedroom paintings, possibly as part of a larger artistic project or design endeavor.
The exhibition catalog 'Van Gogh und die Haager Schule' edited by Roland Dorn, Klaus Albrecht Schröder, and John Sillevis was published in Milan in 1996. It explores the connection between Vincent van Gogh and the Hague School, offering valuable insights into his artistic influences.
The book 'Kort geluk. De briefwisseling tussen Theo van Gogh en Jo Bonger' was published in 1999 by Waanders in Zwolle. It contains the correspondence between Theo van Gogh and Jo Bonger, and is also available in English.
The book 'De Drentse tijd van Vincent van Gogh' by Wout J. Dijk and Meent W. van der Sluis was published in Groningen in 2001. It focuses on Vincent van Gogh's time in Drenthe, providing insights into his life and work during that period.
The book 'Van Gogh in Cormon's studio: A chronological puzzle' was published in 2007 and discusses the current issues in 19th-century art related to Vincent van Gogh.
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.
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