Photo source: Wikimedia Commons, Vincent van Gogh
This post is a basic timeline of artist Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890). There are 18 events listed below chronologically. Source: Wikipedia
- 1853: Born in Zundert, Netherlands
- 1869: Begins work at an art dealership in The Hague
- 1873: Transfers to an art dealership in London, England
- 1877: Moves to Amsterdam to become a pastor
- 1878: Failed theology entrance exam for University of Amsterdam
- 1879: Begins working at a missionary in Petit-Wasmes, Belgium
- 1881: Begins painting with cousin Anton Mauve
- 1883: Moves to Nuenen, Netherlands
- 1885: Paints The Potato Eaters
- 1885: Moves to Antwerp, Belgium
- 1886: Moves to Paris, France
- 1888: Moves to Arles, France
- 1888: Visited by Paul Gauguin in Arles
- 1888: Cuts off left ear
- 1889: Enters asylum in Saint-Remy
- 1889: Paints The Starry Night
- 1890: Moves to Auvers-sur-Oise
- 1890: Died at age 37 in Auvers-sur-Oise, France
