Paul Gauguin

Events

1

Episodes

2

Years

1888–1889

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Paul Gauguin, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

1. Vincent van Gogh severs part of his ear in Arles

   1888–1889

   Role: Contemporary associate who had agreed to visit Arles in 1888

   1. 123 December 1888 · ArlesSevering of the Ear

      Van Gogh severed his left ear with a razor after an altercation on 23 December 1888, causing severe bleeding.

   2. 2December 1888 to January 1889 · ArlesHospitalization in Arles

      Van Gogh was removed to the local hospital in Arles following the incident and remained there until early 1889.

Sources

1. Vincent van Gogh Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30