March 1853 – Zundert, Netherlands
Event: Vincent van Gogh was born on March 30.
Health: Healthy newborn.
This comparative March timeline shows how Van Gogh’s life evolved beginning with his birth, March over the years see fresh starts and bold steps: from his earliest sketches in Etten to the sunlit orchards of Arles, March marked turning points that shaped his art and spirit. I prefer month-by-month timelines as they offer a deeper, more visual way to understand how a journey unfolds across time.
Event: Vincent van Gogh was born on March 30.
Health: Healthy newborn.
Event: Vincent van Gogh arrived in Paris and began living with his brother Theo. Started to engage more deeply with art, drawing and experimenting with techniques that would later define his style.
Health: In relatively good health, though still facing emotional and existential struggles.
Art: Vincent was beginning to immerse himself in the Parisian art scene, viewing the works of Impressionists and Post-Impressionists. His early artistic efforts were focused on drawing, with little painting experience yet.
Event: Began sketching rural life more seriously.
Health: Emotionally steady; developing discipline.
Art: Early drawings of peasants and landscapes.
Letters: Letter 148 to Theo.
Event: Vincent’s father died suddenly on March 26.
Health: Emotionally shaken, retreated into work.
Art: Continued developing scenes that led to The Potato Eaters.
Letters: Letters 492–493 express grief and reflection.
Event: Arrived in Paris unannounced, moved in with Theo.
Health: Energised by artistic community.
Art: Shift to brighter palette and looser brushwork.
Letters: Letter 533 to Theo.
Event: Settled in Arles; captivated by southern light.
Health: Hopeful and productive.
Art: Blossoming Almond Tree, Orchards in Blossom.
Letters: Letter 590 to Theo.
Event: Rebuilding life after ear incident; returned to painting.
Health: Fragile but functional.
Art: The Bedroom (2nd version), still lifes.
Letters: Letter 592 to Theo.
Event: Preparing to leave the asylum, looking ahead.
Health: Slight recovery, hopeful.
Art: Trees, wheat fields, skies full of symbolism.
Letters: Letters 634–637 to Theo.
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