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He was born in 1853
He was an important 19th century Dutch painter -
He started to work in a gallery
It was his first job. He was only 17 years old and he worked with his uncle. -
He lost his job
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He was evangelist missionary in Wasmes
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He started to paint
His first painting was Potato Eaters -
He moved to Arles (France)
Here, his painting were more colourful. -
He painted The Sunflowers
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He painted The bedroom in Arles
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Starry Night
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He committed a suicide
He died too young with only 37 years old. After is death, all his paintings became most popular.