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Vincent van Gogh

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Important Terms and People

Summary and Analysis

Family and Childhood (1853–1871)

The Art Business (1872–1876)

Vincent and Religion (1877–1880)

Early Artistic Career (1880–1882)

"The Land of Pictures" (1882–1886)

The Paris Period (March 1886-February 1888)

The Arles Period (February 1888-April 1889)

St. Remy (May 1889–May 1890)

"La tristesse..." (May 1890–July 1890)

Epilogue: Van Gogh's Legacy

Suggestions for Further Reading

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