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Vincent van Gogh's Life in Weeks

A Post-Impressionist painter whose bold colors and emotional honesty profoundly influenced 20th-century art. Despite selling only one painting during his lifetime, he created over 2,100 artworks.

1853–1890 Dutch Artist 1,947 weeks (37 years)

Vincent van Gogh's 1,947 Weeks

Each box represents one week. Lived weeks Key milestones

1,947
Total Weeks
13,629
Days Lived
5
Key Milestones
37
Years

Key Milestones

Age 16 · Week ~832

Began working as an art dealer at Goupil & Cie in The Hague

Age 27 · Week ~1,404

Decided to become an artist

Age 32 · Week ~1,664

Painted The Potato Eaters, his first major work

Age 35 · Week ~1,820

Moved to Arles and painted Sunflowers and The Yellow House

Age 36 · Week ~1,872

Painted The Starry Night while at the asylum in Saint-Rémy

Legacy

Created iconic works including The Starry Night, Sunflowers, and Café Terrace at Night. His expressive brushwork and vivid palette became foundational to modern art.

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