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
Saint-Paul Asylum, Saint-Rémy (Van Gogh series) Alpilles range, can be seen from the streets of Saint-Remy. Van Gogh generally saw the Alpilles from his room or the grounds of Saint-Paul hospital. In Van Gogh's "Le Mont Gaussier with the Mas de Saint-Paul" the Alpilles are painted in yellow, green and purple. Left of Mont Gaussier is the "Montagne des Deux Trous". In van Gogh's painting of this hill its dark holes are visible about the "undulating olive trees." Van Gogh, known for his landscapes, seemed to find painting portraits his greatest ambition. To his sister he wrote, "I should like to paint portraits which appear after