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Dutch art dealer (1857–1891)

In this article, Dutch capitalization is used for tussenvoegsels in Dutch family names.

The first letter in Van Gogh is capitalized unless it is preceded by a name, initial or title of nobility.

Theodorus van Gogh^[a] (Dutch:[teːjoːˈdoːrʏsˈteːjoːvɑŋˈɣɔx];^[b] 1 May 1857 – 25 January 1891) was a Dutch art dealer and the younger brother of Vincent van Gogh.

Known as Theo, his support of his older brother's artistic ambitions and well-being allowed Vincent to devote himself entirely to painting.

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As an art dealer, Theo van Gogh played a crucial role in introducing contemporary French art to the public.^[2]

Theo died at the age of 33, six months after his brother's death at age 37. Theo owned almost all of his brother's artwork.

Theo's widow Johanna van Gogh-Bonger worked to promote the work of Vincent and keep the memory of her husband alive. In 1914, Theo van Gogh's remains were buried ne