Early Life Vincent loved to draw as a child Though he did not
paint until he was about 20 years old. Grew up very poor Father was
a preacher in the Netherlands.
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Van Goghs Brother Theo
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Vincent worked as an art dealer with Theo for a short time Then
moved to Amsterdam to pursue painting. We know about Vincents adult
life because of his letters to Theo.
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Often admitted himself to the Sanitarium for mental rest.
Usually misunderstood. Painted some of his best work while visiting
there.
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Starry Night Famous for heavy brushstrokes & color
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Starry Night Over the Rhone
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Sunflowers painted in the sanitarium
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Self Portraits
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Last Painting: Wheat Field with Crows
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