Death of Vincent van Gogh coupled with frequent periods of despondency. Death of Vincent van Gogh The death of Vincent van Gogh, the Dutch post-Impressionist painter, occurred in the early morning of 29 July 1890, in his room at the Auberge Ravoux in the village of Auvers-sur-Oise in northern France. Van Gogh was shot in the stomach, either by himself or by others, and died two days later. In 1889, Vincent van Gogh experienced a deterioration in his mental health. As a result of incidents in Arles leading to a public petition, he was admitted to a hospital. His condition improved and he was ready
Vincent van Gogh (Russell painting) Dutchman in a striped blue suit. Indeed, close analysis of the painting reveals a few faint blue stripes at its lower right edge. Further analysis also shows that Russell inscribed the painting in a similar fashion to other portraits dating from his early Paris years. The inscription, located above Van Gogh's head and written in French in red, reads in part 'Pictor' ("Artist") and 'Amitie' ("Friendship"). Van Gogh was delighted with the painting, and held it in such high regard that Russell gave it to him as a mark of their friendship. Characteristically, Van Gogh insisted on an exchange rather