His first job was as an assistant at an art dealer's in London. He then became a substitute teacher, a preacher and a social worker. After that he became a painter.
Ans: Vincent van Gogh's career as an artist was extremely short, lasting only the 10 years from 1880 to 1890. Before that he had various occupations, including art dealer, language teacher, lay preacher, bookseller, and missionary worker.
