Art history: artists, movements and museums

Self-portrait or portrait of Théo van Gogh, uncertain identification
How did Van Gogh live? Money, debts and support from Théo
How did Van Gogh support himself? Theo’s support, 17,500 francs received, expenses, debts, sales and the actual cost of his painting. Read more...
Galerie Goupil & Cie rue Chaptal, where Van Gogh works in Paris
Van Gogh at Goupil: what the art trade taught him
A documented analysis of Van Gogh’s Goupil years, from 1869 to 1876: The Hague, London, Paris, reproductions, Theo and their actual significance for his training. Read more...
Sorrow by Vincent van Gogh, Sien Hoornik in The Hague, 1882
Van Gogh in The Hague: Sien, Mauve and learning to draw
A documented analysis of Van Gogh in The Hague: Sien Hoornik, Anton Mauve, Sorrow, Scheveningen and learning to draw from 1881 to 1883. Read more...
Site of Vincent van Gogh's birthplace in Zundert
Van Gogh in Zundert: childhood, family and the birth of a gaze
A documented review of Van Gogh’s childhood in Zundert: birth, parents, siblings, Theo, birthplace, church, Anna Birnie and Brabant memories. Read more...