Vincent's class room in Tilburg

Vincent's first drawing classes

Vincent van Gogh received his first drawing classes when he was 13 years old. He went to school in Tilburg where he also wnet to boarding house at the St. Anneplein.

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Former High school in Tiblurg

The High School was housed in the former town palace of Willem II in 1866. Vincent received lessons here from one of the best drawing teachers of that time: Constant Cornelis Huijsmans. He worked according to traditional academic rules in which the drawing was central to the perception.

Tekenlokaal op nieuwe locatie in Tilburg
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Vincent's Art Room

In the modern Vincent’s Art Room you can see for yourself how Van Gogh’s talents developed. Discover your own talents in the digital drawing room where you can set to work, and where workshops and masterclasses for all ages are given. It's located within walking distance of the central station close to Ontdekstation013 in the creative heart of Tilburg, the Spoorzone (Railway Zone).

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Van Gogh cycle route Tilburg

The Paleis-Raadhuis (City Hall) is the starting point of this cycle tour of 48 kilometers. This is where the young Vincent took his first real drawing lessons. Discover Vicnent's Tilburg and the landscape surounding the town.

Van Gogh cycle tour Tiblurg