1875

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 Paris.

His unrequited passion affects his job at Goupil's and Cie. In May he is sent again to Paris after getting into a series of arguments with the customers at the art gallery. He often told customers that what they were buying was useless junk and became very disillusioned about the art trade in general as he writes to his sister,? Only his uncle's influence allowed him a second chance with the firm. He attends art exhibitions at the Salon and the Louvre, and decorates his room with art prints by The Hague School.


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