1880-1881, Borinage, Brussels, Etten: the early years
1881-1883, the Hague and Drenthe: townscapes and popular characters
1883-1885, Nuenen: rural life center stage
1885-1888, Antwerp and Paris: opportunities in Antwerp
1888-1889, Arles: the inspired line
1889-1890, Saint-Rémy: the garden in pen and color
1890, Auvers-sur-Oise: return to the north.