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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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Vincent Van Gogh 8. Painting of Blossoming Almond Branches for His Nephew

On January 31, 1890, Theo Van Gogh and his wife, Jo, welcomed the birth of a son. In honor of his beloved brother, Theo named the baby Vincent Willem Van Gogh.

Upon hearing the news, Vincent Van Gogh was overjoyed and decided to paint a picture for his newborn nephew. He created a painting of a tree with white almond blossoms against a blue sky, intended to hang in the baby's room.


This might have been the first time in Vincent’s life that he painted with such pure happiness for someone else. Unlike the dark and tormented themes of his previous works, this painting feels strikingly different. The image of the blossoming almond tree exudes beauty, joy, and a bright, uplifting energy.

Branches with almond blossom (1890)


Perhaps influenced by the spirit of this painting, Vincent’s work began to gain more attention. His art started receiving praise at exhibitions, and his reputation grew among fellow artists. His paintings were prominently displayed at exhibitions, thanks to Theo and Père Tanguy’s studio, and for the first time, his work began to sell.

However, despite these successes, Vincent’s mental health deteriorated, and his seizures and physical condition worsened.

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