Vincent van Gogh was born on March 30, 1853 in Zundert, Netherlands. He was one of the greatest Dutch painters of all time. He powerfully influenced the current of Expressionism in modern art.
His uncle was a partner in the international firm of picture dealers Goupil and Co., and in 1869 van Gogh went to work in the branch at The Hague. In 1873, he was sent to the London branch and fell madly in love with the daughter of the landlady. This was the first of several attempts to find happiness with a woman, and his passion affected him so badly that he was dismissed from his job.…
