Death of Vincent van Gogh at Auvers-sur-Oise
- When
- 1890
- Where
- Auvers-sur-Oise; Auberge Ravoux
- Episodes
- 3
Vincent van Gogh died on 29 July 1890 at the Auberge Ravoux in Auvers-sur-Oise, two days after shooting himself in the chest during a depressive episode. His final weeks involved moving from Saint-Rémy to Auvers, where he painted landscapes and portraits while struggling with mental health issues. The event includes his death, immediate reactions, and funeral details as sourced.
Episodes
- Shooting
Van Gogh shot himself in the chest with a revolver on 27 July 1890, aged 37, due to a depressive episode.
- Death
Van Gogh died in the early morning of 29 July 1890 in his room at the Auberge Ravoux.
- Funeral
The funeral was held in the afternoon of 30 July 1890, as detailed by Émile Bernard's letter to Albert Aurier.
Background and detail
Background. Van Gogh moved to Auvers-sur-Oise in May 1890, a commune north of Paris popular with artists, to be nearer to Dr. Paul Gachet and his brother Theo. He had previously been in an asylum in Saint-Rémy, where he produced works like At Eternity's Gate. His mood changed during his stay in Auvers, leading to concerns about his well-being.
Final Weeks. In July 1890, Van Gogh completed paintings such as Daubigny's Garden, likely his final work. He wrote to Theo about vast fields of wheat under troubled skies. On 22 July, Theo expressed concern about Vincent's health and suggested consulting his physician, Paul Gachet, noting that Vincent wrote with difficulty.
Death and Funeral. Van Gogh died in the early morning of 29 July 1890 in his room at the Auberge Ravoux. His funeral was held in the afternoon of 30 July 1890. Adeline Ravoux, the innkeeper's daughter, recalled the incidents of July 1890, and Émile Bernard's letter to Albert Aurier provides details of the funeral.
People involved
- Vincent van Gogh · Artist
- Theo van Gogh · Brother
- Adeline Ravoux · Innkeeper's daughter
- Émile Bernard · Artist
- Albert Aurier · Writer
- Paul Gachet · Physician
Sources
- Death of Vincent van Gogh Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-22
- Vincent van Gogh Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30
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