July 30, 1869
Van Gogh becomes the youngest employee of the art dealers firm of Goupil & Compagnie in The Hague.
July 30, 1890
Twenty one years later, Vincent’s funeral is held. His coffin is placed for viewing in his room at the inn in Auvers, surrounded by his last paintings, and the tools of his trade: his easel, folding stool and brushes. Yellow flowers–his favorite–including sunflowers are gathered in the room. By all accounts, his funeral, as well as his burial on a hill afterwards, is a moving event, and Vincent is remembered fondly.