The Tragic Friendship of Vincent Van Gogh and Dr. Gachet

The Tragic Friendship of Vincent Van Gogh and Dr. Gachet

Vincent van Gogh spent the last few years of his life in the French countryside, first in Arles and Saint-Rémy and then in Auvers-sur-Oise. These places not only provided him with the peace and quiet to work on his art but also introduced him to several people who became important parts of his life. One such person was Doctor Paul-Ferdinand Gachet, who supervised the artist’s health. They quickly became close friends, but that friendship was cut…