One of Van Gogh’s first watercolors was Coalmine in the Borinage, completed sometime between July-August of 1879. In January of 1879, Van Gogh had taken a temporary post as a missionary lay preacher in Petit Wasmes and Cuesmes, villages in the coal mining district of Borinage, Belgium. Van Gogh was completely committed to helping the…
From 1881 to November of 1885 Van Gogh lived in the Netherlands. It was during this time that he had a humanitarian outlook on life and spent a good deal of his time painting peasants and workers. He had an attachment and sympathy for the working class and found the subjects noble, simple and honest. …
Van Gogh lovers planning to walk in his steps don’t want to miss a thing. If you’re planning a trip to one of Van Gogh’s old stomping grounds, then you might want to consider one of the many walking or biking tours available. Below we spotlight two of the many options: 1. Diverse Directions Cycling Tours…
