Vincent van Gogh moves to Auvers-sur-Oise under Dr Gachet's care
- When
- 1890
- Where
- Auvers-sur-Oise
- Episodes
- 4
Vincent van Gogh moved to Auvers-sur-Oise in May 1890 to be under the care of Dr Paul Gachet. This relocation followed his release from an asylum and required continued medical supervision. During his final months, he produced numerous paintings, including portraits of his doctor and landscapes of the surrounding fields, before his death in July 1890.
Episodes
- Move to Auvers-sur-Oise
Van Gogh left Saint-Rémy in May 1890 to move to Auvers-sur-Oise for care by Dr Gachet.
- Portraits of Dr Gachet
In June 1890, Van Gogh painted several portraits of his doctor, including Portrait of Dr Gachet.
- Final Paintings
Van Gogh completed two paintings of Daubigny's Garden in July 1890, one likely being his last work.
- Suicide
Van Gogh shot himself in the chest on 27 July 1890, dying two days later.
Background and detail
Background. Vincent van Gogh committed himself to an asylum in May 1889 due to mental disorder. He was released on 16 May 1890, but continued medical attention and supervision were required. To ensure this care, he moved to Auvers-sur-Oise, a Paris suburb, to be under the supervision of Dr Paul Gachet, who was associated with several famous artists.
Final Works. During his stay in Auvers-sur-Oise, Van Gogh produced a significant number of paintings. In June 1890, he painted several portraits of his doctor, including the famous Portrait of Dr Gachet, and his only etching. He also completed two paintings of Daubigny's Garden in July 1890, one of which is likely his final work.
Death. Van Gogh's depression continued during his time in Auvers. On 27 July 1890, aged 37, he shot himself in the chest with a revolver. He died on 29 July 1890. His brother Theo, who had been his primary support, died six months later in January 1891.
People involved
- Vincent van Gogh · Painter
- Dr Paul Gachet · Doctor
Sources
- Paul Gachet Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-08
- Vincent van Gogh Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30
- Auvers-sur-Oise Wikipedia, revision of 2026-04-04
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