Theo van Gogh (art dealer)
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Theo van Gogh in 1888 | |
| Born | Theodorus van Gogh 1 May 1857 Groot-Zundert, Netherlands |
| Died | 25 January 1891 (aged 33) Utrecht, Netherlands |
| Cause of death | Dementia paralytica |
| Occupation | Art dealer |
| Known for | Art collector, art dealer; financial supporter of brother Vincent van Gogh with whom he exchanged hundreds of letters |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 1 |
Theodorus van Gogh (Dutch: [teːjoːˈdoːrʏs ˈteːjoː vɑŋ ˈɣɔx]; 1 May 1857 – 25 January 1891) was a Dutch art dealer and the younger brother of Vincent van Gogh. His support of his older brother's artistic ambitions and well-being allowed Vincent to devote himself entirely to painting. As an art dealer, Van Gogh played a crucial role in introducing contemporary French art to the public.
Van Gogh died at the age of 33, six months after his brother's death at age 37. Van Gogh owned almost all of his brother's artwork. His widow, Johanna van Gogh-Bonger, worked to promote the work of Vincent and keep the memory of her husband alive. In 1914, Van Gogh's remains were buried next to those of his brother Vincent.