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Birth
Vincent Van Gogh was born March 30th in Groot-Zundert, Netherlands. -
Van Gogh is employed by the Hague gallery.
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Van Gogh is transferred to London
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Completion of The Potato Eaters.
April, 1885 -
Completion of Self Portrait with Straw Hat.
Summer, 1887. -
Van Gogh moves to Arles to create a school of art.
February, 1888. -
Van Gogh paints the famous sunflower pieces and begins suffering from mental problems.
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Completion of Starry Night Over the Rhone
September, 1888. -
Completion of The Café Terrace on the Place du Forum, Arles, at Night.
September, 1888. -
Completion of Vincent's Bedroom in Arles
October, 1888. -
Van Gogh cuts off a portion of his ear.
He commits himself to a mental asylum in Saint Rémy. December, 1888. -
Ends his friendship with Gauguin
December, 1888. -
Completion of Irises
May, 1889. -
Completion of Starry Night.
June, 1889. -
Completion of Almond Blossom
February, 1890. -
Van Gogh leaves Saint Rémy and begins contacting his brother Theo.
May, 1890. -
Leaves the asylum.
To begin care in Auvers-sur-Oise under Dr. Paul Gachet, who was recommended by Camille Pissarro. May, 1890. -
Vincent Van Gogh dies.
Vincent Van Gogh dies of a self-inflicted gunshot. He was buried on July 30 at Auvers-sur-Oise.