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Masterpieces amid nature: Van Gogh's final artistic frenzy in Auvers-sur-Oise inspires millions

Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh painted about 80 works in about two months in the village of Auvers-sur-Oise in France, where he died.

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Masterpieces amid nature: Van Goghs final artistic frenzy in Auvers-sur-Oise inspires millions

During his two-year stay in Paris, he met various artists and exhibited his artworks at well-known cafes of that time, such as La Fourche and Le Tambourin, as well as a boutique named Pere Tanguy.

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Masterpieces amid nature: Van Goghs final artistic frenzy in Auvers-sur-Oise inspires millions

Due to mental health issues, Van Gogh went away from the capital to receive treatment, during which he met Dr. Paul Gachet, who he later painted a portrait of-a work counted among his masterpieces.

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Masterpieces amid nature: Van Goghs final artistic frenzy in Auvers-sur-Oise inspires millions

On May 20, 1890, Van Gogh moved into room number 5 at the Ravoux Inn in Auvers-sur-Oise, which had a small window and an area of only about 7 square meters (75 square feet).

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Masterpieces amid nature: Van Goghs final artistic frenzy in Auvers-sur-Oise inspires millions

Among his works in these final months of his life were depictions of the village's town hall, stairs on the street, and church.

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Masterpieces amid nature: Van Goghs final artistic frenzy in Auvers-sur-Oise inspires millions

These buildings have retained their original appearances for over a century, and the fields and pathways of the village that Van Gogh painted also remain little changed by time.

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Masterpieces amid nature: Van Goghs final artistic frenzy in Auvers-sur-Oise inspires millions
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Masterpieces amid nature: Van Goghs final artistic frenzy in Auvers-sur-Oise inspires millions
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Masterpieces amid nature: Van Goghs final artistic frenzy in Auvers-sur-Oise inspires millions