Vincent van Gogh, the Art Dealer (Part 2, London and Paris)

Edge of a Wood, Drawing in Charcoal 1881

Upon his arrival to London in May, it immediately became obvious that Van Gogh’s concerns about being able to maintain himself abroad were unfounded. Goupil and Cie found him a boarding house, albeit an expensive one that cost him much of his wages. The raise he received upon entering the London branch helped. His 50…