His final days

Vincent van Gogh’s last days and the tragic story of his death.
Episode 1: The last letter Vincent van Gogh wrote.

During his life, Vincent van Gogh wrote over 800 letters. Most of them to his beloved brother Theo, other to his (artist) friends Gauguin and Bernard, family members and friends. Lots of these letters have been preserved, a great source of information. At the end of July 1890, Vincent put his pen down. For good…

Vincent van Gogh’s last days and the tragic story of his death.
Episode 2: the last weeks of his life.

Vincent van Gogh spent the last ten weeks of his life in Auvers-sur-oise, a small town near Paris, France. Vincent arrived in Auvers in May 1890 after a one year stay at the asylum in Saint-Remy. During these last weeks of his life, Van Gogh painted over a hundred works; more than one painting a day!

Vincent van Gogh’s last days and the tragic story of his death.
Episode 3: Van Gogh’s suicide attempt.

On July 27 1890, Vincent van Gogh attempted suicide.

Vincent van Gogh’s last days and the tragic story of his death.
Episode 4: Van Gogh’s last day – July 28, 1890

After Vincent van Gogh had shot himself in the chest, he spent his last days in Auberge Ravoux in Auvers, France. During those last days he told his brother Theo and his doctor Paul Gachet that it was his wish to die…

Vincent van Gogh’s last days and the tragic story of his death.
Episode 5: His last words

Vincent van Gogh died on the early morning of July 29 1890, with his brother Theo by his side.

Vincent van Gogh’s last days and the tragic story of his death.
Episode 6: The funeral

Vincent van Gogh passed away on the early morning of July 29 1890.