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Vincent Van Gogh 9. The Sadness Will Last Forever

Thanks to his brother Theo, an exhibition of Vincent Van Gogh's work was held. For the first time, critics praised his paintings. Vincent, who had only ever received no reviews or bad ones, found it hard to believe that his work was finally being appreciated. He wanted to rush to the exhibition, but... Vincent couldn't leave the asylum. His seizures had worsened, making it impossible for him to go. Unable to bear the conditions at the Saint-Rémy asylum, Vincent returned to Paris at Theo’s urging. However, his troubled past in the city and his financial disputes with his brother made it unbearable for him to stay. So, he moved to Auvers-sur-Oise, a small town outside Paris. The church at Auvers (1890) In Auvers, Vincent sought help from Dr. Paul Gachet, a physician and painter who had been friends with Paul Cézanne. But Gachet couldn't cure Vincent's deepening mental troubles. Dr. Paul Gachet (1890) Whenever Vincent returned to a clearer state of mind, he would paint rel...
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Claude Monet 7. Vacassion of Monet - Etretat, Venice, and Cliff paintings

August... It's vacation season. As I was browsing Monet's paintings, I discovered places where I'd love to escape for a holiday. One place is the Normandy coast in northern France, and the other is Venice in northern Italy.


Normandy Coast in Northern France

Normandy refers to the northern region of France. The North Sea beaches above it boast pristine waters alongside cliffs. I once stayed there for a day on a prenatal trip, and it was such a beautiful place. I was delighted to recognize the familiar scenes in the paintings. I visited Etretat before, and it seems the Normandy coastline is consistently stunning. I'd love to do a cliff tour in the future. 

Cliff at Grainval near Fecamp (1881)

While the North Sea near Belgium has muddy waters, the French coast is incredibly clean. 

Alley near Pourville (1882)

Etretat is a place I long to return to, and if I go, I'd love to spend a week swimming and enjoying the sea.

The needle of Etretat, Low tide (1883)

Etretat, Sunset (1883)


Venice in Northern Italy

The second place I'd like to visit, inspired by Monet's paintings, is Venice in northern Italy.

I've visited Venice multiple times while living in Europe, but I didn't expect to miss it so much. 
Palazzo da Mula at Venice (1908)

San Giorgio Maggiore at Dusk (1908)

The grand canal in Venice01 (1908)


The reflections on the water are truly beautiful, especially at sunset when the reflections are magical. 113 years ago, Venice was seen through Monet's eyes... Even then, Venice was stunning.

Ah... I want to go on vacation...

Unfortunately, Monet's trip to Venice ended due to the deteriorating health of his second wife.

2024.08.06
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