Brussells, Belgium October 1880-Mar 1881

Vincent began formal studies in art and anatomy and composition at the art academy here. He fervently hoped to be able to support himself with his drawings. He was returning to a city he once swore he would never go back to again and studied under the artist Anton Van Rappard until he ran out of money, at which time he moved back with his parents in Etten.

Before the Hearth (drawing) - January 1881