Vincent Van Gogh(1853-1890) began his remarkable career at the unusual age of 27, which only spanned ten years as his mental illness drove him to commit suicide. ... The impressionists such as, Degas, Monet, Manet, & Renoir inspired Van Gogh, and he decided to become an artist. ...
Early on as a Preacher/Evangelist working with artisans in Nuenen, Van Gogh was often exposed to the poverty and hunger of the poor peasants. Gogh often drew their lives as he saw them. This is illustrated in the fact that on arrival at Nuenen, Van Gogh committed his subject matter to the weavers. ... Van Gogh was inspired by Japanese prints, as they were readily available in Europe during the time. ... This is obvious that he was influenced by his technique in Van Goghs ‘field with rising sun’-1889. ... This shows Van Goghs intent on having Gauguin come and live with him, but because they ended up having an argument. ... Van Gogh painted ‘the chair and the pipe’ 1888 showing his loneliness as a result of living by himself at the house in Arles. ... ’
As his insanity grew, Van Gogh committed himself to the St Remy mental asylum. ...
During his career as an artist Van Gogh was only ever paid for one of his artworks, and this was just a small amount of money.
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