Van Gogh worked here


Van Gogh worked here

This is where young artist Vincent Van Gogh worked in London.

Location: 17 Southampton Street, Covent Garden

Description: This is where major European art dealer Goupil & Cie had their London gallery in the 1870's.

After a four year apprenticeship at the head office in The Hague, the company posted the 20 year old Vincent Van Gogh here in June 1873.

Vincent was full of energy and optimism and had high hopes for his new career, he lodged in Lambeth and spent an hour walking here each day. He wore his top hat - You cannot be in London without one. he wrote in a letter home. I walk here as much as I can. It's absolutely beautiful here.

I crossed Westminster Bridge every morning and evening and know what it looks like when the sun's setting behind Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament.

Themes: ArtArt Theme
Van Gogh worked here

This is where young artist Vincent Van Gogh worked in London.

Ranking This Month: 2680/2993

Pages Hit This Month: 26


Your Comments:

Name:
Email:
Your email will ONLY be used once, to confirm the publication of your comments. We value your contribution and privacy.

Anti-spam Security: Please enter this code: CAPTCHA↺


Other places nearby:


The home of Lucien Pissarro», 5.3km

The Wernher Collection», 5.8km

Vortex Lewis lived here», 3.0km

The National Gallery», 0.2km

Heath Robinson lived here», 12.km

The Giant Plug», 0.6km

Whistler's Nocturne», 2.9km

Brixton Train Station Murals», 3.3km

Banksy Blur Crazy Beat», 3.9km

Banksy's Tesco Pledge», 2.2km

Location Pinpointed: