Vincent van Gogh

When and where was Vincent born?

• France, 1679

• Belgium, 1835

• Germany, 1890

• The Netherlands, 1853

Vincent took up different occupations during his lifetime. One of these was:

• Missionary

• Doctor

• Biologist

• Farmer

Vincent stayed with a friend who was also an artist. Who was he?

• Monet

• Picasso

• Gauguin

• Da Vinci

How do we know so much about Vincent?

• From letters he wrote to his brother, Theo

• From his paintings

• From newspaper articles

• From his neighbours

What colour was Vincent's house in Arles?

• Yellow

• Blue

• Red

• Green

What did Vincent suffer from?

• Headaches

• Mental illness

• Backache

• Earache

What was the name of the doctor who helped Vincent in the hospital of Auvers?

• Dr Rembrandt

• Dr Rodin

• Dr Gachet

• Dr Dickens

How and when did Vincent die?

• Heart attack, 1853

• Murdered, 1835

• He fell and hit his head, 1900

• He shot himself in a wheatfield, 1890

Who helped Vincent financially?

• His parents

• His wife

• His sister

• His brother, Theo

Vincent cut off part of his ear. Why?

• He slipped while cutting sunflowers

• He had an argument with a friend

• He had an accident while shaving

• He didn't like his ears