Vincent Van Gogh

Vincent Van Gogh was born in Groot-Zundert, in 1853. When he was in his teens he would go help his uncle who was an art dealer. In 1878, Vincent was studying to become a minister, but he failed his theology exams and could not be ordained. He became a preacher instead, and he preached for a poor coal –mining district.

Van Gogh soon became interested in art, and in 1880, he started it as a profession. He started out doing still lifes and scenes of pleasant life done in dark colors. In 1886, he went to Paris, Franc...