PARIS
In the summer of 1890, during his stay in Auvers-sur-Oise, a small commune on the outskirts of Paris which was surrounded by nature that inspired his art, but where he also took his own life, Van Gogh produced around 80 works of art.
Born on March 30, 1853, in Zundert, The Netherlands, the artist passed away on July 29, 1890, in Auvers-sur-Oise, located about 50 kilometers (21 miles) away from Paris.
During his 37 years on Earth, he lived in 38 different places, in Belgium, the Netherlands, England, and France, his works earning little attention but after his passing gaining acclaim under the label Neo-Impressionism.
In Paris, where he arrived in 1886, Van Gogh encountered impressionism and started using more vivid colors in his paintings.
During his two-year stay in Paris, he met various artists and exhibited his artworks at well-known cafes of that time, such as La Fourche and Le Tambourin, as well as a boutique named Pere Tanguy.
Due to mental health issues, Van Gogh went away from the capital to receive treatment, during which he met Dr. Paul Gachet, who he later painted a portrait of – a work counted among his masterpieces.
On May 20, 1890, Van Gogh moved into room number 5 at the Ravoux Inn in Auvers-sur-Oise, which had a small window and an area of only about 7 square meters (75 square feet).
Among his works in these final months of his life were depictions of the village's town hall, stairs on the street, and church.
These buildings have retained their original appearances for over a century, and the fields and pathways of the village that Van Gogh painted also remain little changed over time.
