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Born
Born in Holland to parents (Theodorus and Anna) -
Begins drawing
First known drawing (pictured) is The Goat Herd -
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Earliest Works - Timeperiod called "Juvenilia"
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Corresponds with brother via mail.
Vincent begins corresponding with his brother regularly, and continues for the rest of his life. These are said to be the best insight into VvG's frame of mind and his artistic styles and choices. This continues even to the suicide note he leaves for Theo. -
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Lives at The Borinage
Works with miners, devoted to working with the poor. -
Completes Coalmine
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Failed Relationships
VvG has many failed relationships with many women -- including a prostitute, a cousin, and a neighbor. -
Completes Bedroom
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Completion of first great art piece
The Potato Eaters is considered his first great artwork. -
Father dies
Vincent's father, Theodorus van Gogh, a pastor, dies -
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Lives in Paris
Vincent van Gogh moves to Paris to live with his brother, Theo. -
Completes Sunflowers
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Completes Cafe Terrace
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Completes Starry Night
Oil on canvas -
Completes The Mulberry Tree
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Completes Almod Tree
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Completes his last paintings
Wheat field (pictured) is ominous --- where he effectively kills himself. -
Attempted suicide
Vincent van Gogh goes for a walk and shoots himself in the chest. He doesn't die immediately and makes his way home. He dies from these wounds two days later. -
Dies
Vincent van Gogh dies from the wounds suffered by the self-inflicted gunshot to his chest. His brother eventually is buried beside him.
