1873

This is a timeline of Van Gogh's life, from the 30th of march 1853, when he was born, to the 29th of juli 1890, when he commits suicide.
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Vincent goes for work to the art trade Goupil in London.

Vincent is transferred to the London branch. Daily contact with works of art rekindles his appreciation of paintings and drawings. In the city's museums and galleries, he becomes a avid admirer of the works of Jean-Fraincois Millet and Jules Breton. His religious fervor increases to the detriment of his work. In the summer he falls unsuccessfully in love with Eugenia, the daughter of Mrs. Ursula Loyer, who runs the boarding house where he is staying. This was the first of several terrible attempts to find happiness with a woman. She was not attracted to him and was engaged. He is rejected and extremely depressed. Theo accepts a position at Goupil's in January, working in Brussels before transferring to The Hague in November of this year.


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