The life of Vincent Van Gogh

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    The life of Vincent Van Gogh

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    1869

    Vincent starts to work for an artist dealer in Hague.
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    1881

    He takes up painting after his brother's suggestion.
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    1886

    He moves to Paris sharing a house with his brother Theo.
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    1886

    He discovers and appreciates impressionist artists.
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    1888

    A portion of his ear lobe was cut off after an incident with Gauguin.
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    1888

    He was sent to asylum in Saint Remy for treatment.
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    1890

    He shoots himself in the chest and dies two days later.
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    1890

    Theo died 6 months later, because of his brother's death.