• VanGogh excursion

    21 Jun, Perancis ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F

    40 minute bus ride to start of tour. Pictures to follow. This is a scattering of photos as we walked through the small town where Van Gogh painted and later committed suicide. From Chat - "The small town you’re referring to is Auvers-sur-Oise, located about 27 kilometers (17 miles) northwest of Paris, France. This picturesque village holds deep significance in the life and legacy of Vincent van Gogh.

    Key Facts About Auvers-sur-Oise:
    • Final Months of Van Gogh’s Life (May–July 1890):
    Van Gogh moved to Auvers after leaving the asylum at Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. He sought to be closer to his brother Theo and was under the care of Dr. Paul Gachet, a physician who also supported artists.
    • Prolific Artistic Output:
    In just over 70 days, Van Gogh created more than 70 paintings and dozens of drawings, some of his most famous works, including:
    • Wheatfield with Crows
    • The Church at Auvers
    • Portrait of Dr. Gachet
    • Thatched Cottages at Cordeville
    • Atmosphere:
    Auvers was a rural, tranquil village with charming architecture and open landscapes—ideal for Van Gogh’s plein air painting style.
    • Tragic End:
    On July 27, 1890, Van Gogh shot himself in the chest in a nearby field. He died two days later on July 29 in his room at the Auberge Ravoux, a modest inn where he had been living. He was 37.
    • Burial Site:
    Vincent van Gogh is buried in the cemetery of Auvers, next to his brother Theo, who died just six months later.

    Today:

    Auvers-sur-Oise remains a place of pilgrimage for art lovers. You can visit:
    • The Auberge Ravoux, preserved as it was in Van Gogh’s time.
    • The fields and church he painted.
    • The gravesite of Vincent and Theo.
    • Several museums, including the Musée Daubigny and spaces dedicated to Van Gogh and his contemporaries.

    It’s a hauntingly beautiful town, infused with the spirit of Van Gogh’s art and struggles." For more info watch this - https://youtu.be/4kcXgRK0M3w?si=O_x70JL1APN90Buk
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