Archive: Van Gogh Saint Remy
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Mar 19, 2013
1 CommentVan Gogh’s Irises
In May of 1889, Van Gogh admitted himself to the asylum at Saint Paul-de-Mausole in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France. In his final year of life, he painted some 130 works. Within the first week at the asylum, he began to paint Irises; the subject matter was inspired by the asylum’s garden to the south of the men’s...
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Jan 29, 2013
No CommentsVan Gogh Tours
Van Gogh lovers planning to walk in his steps don’t want to miss a thing. If you’re planning a trip to one of Van Gogh’s old stomping grounds, then you might want to consider one of the many walking or biking tours available. Below we spotlight two of the many options: 1. Diverse Directions Cycling Tours...
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Nov 27, 2012
No CommentsVan Gogh’s Egyptian Mummy Drawings
In June of 1889, while at the asylum in Saint-Remy, Van Gogh created a drawing with blue and black chalk, on bluish gray Ingres paper titled Mask of an Egyptian Mummy. Shortly before his death, in July of 1890, Van Gogh executed three more drawings of the same subject one with blue caulk and the...
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Nov 06, 2012
No CommentsView of the Church of Saint-Paul-de-Mausole
View of the Church of Saint-Paul-de-Mausole is another of Van Gogh’s church paintings. Van Gogh arrived in Saint Remy de Provence from Arles on May 8, 1889 and admitted himself to the Saint-Paul de Mausole Asylum. During his 52 week visit, he was inspired by the quality of light and the beautiful landscapes surrounding the...
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Mar 16, 2012
No CommentsVan Gogh Cottages
One of the memories that Van Gogh painted from when he was in Saint Remy was cottages with thatched roofs. He seemed to long for the familiarity of home and wanted to revisit some of his earlier...
