Theo van Gogh

ABOUT THEO VAN GOGH

Art dealer most famous for being the younger brother of world-renowned impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh . His financial support of his brother's painting career allowed Vincent to become one of the most beloved painters of his era.

He worked for the Goupil & Cie art dealership before becoming a full-time art dealer himself.

His relationship with his brother was dramatized in the Robert Altman -directed 1990 film Vincent & Theo.

He married a girl named Johanna in April 1889. His great-grandson, also named Theo van Gogh , is a famous film director.

His brother, Vincent van Gogh , is remembered in the art world for works like The Starry Night and The Sower.