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The Tragic Suicide of Vincent van Gogh in 1890

Painter Vincent van Gogh

Vincent van Gogh’s Final Days

In the summer of 1890, the renowned Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh found himself in a profound emotional crisis. After years of battling mental health issues and experiencing a tumultuous relationship with his art, van Gogh’s struggles culminated during this tragic period. On July 27, 1890, he tragically shot himself in the chest while walking in a wheat field near Auvers-sur-Oise, a small town in France where he had been living and working. Despite surviving the initial incident, he succumbed to his injuries two days later on July 29, 1890.