Auvers-sur-Oise in Val-d'Oise, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe
Van Gogh at the Ravoux Inn
Photographed By Roger W. Sinnott, August 24, 2012
1. Van Gogh at the Ravoux Inn Marker
The marker is mounted on the front of the building, well above street level.
Vincent van Gogh
vécut
dans cette maison
et y mourut
le 29 juillet 1890
Vincent van Gogh
lived
in this house
and died in it
the 29th of July, 1890
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is July 29, 1890.
Location. 49° 4.239′ N, 2° 10.294′ E. Marker is in Auvers-sur-Oise, Île-de-France, in Val-d'Oise. Marker is on Rue du Général de Gaulle when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 52 Rue du Général de Gaulle, Auvers-sur-Oise, Île-de-France 95430, France. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 21 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Massacre du 17 octobre 1961 / Paris massacre of 1961 Memorial (approx. 19.7 kilometers away); Le théâtre Gérard Philipe (approx. 19.7 kilometers away); Paul Ferard (approx. 19.7 kilometers away); L’église Neuve / The New Church (approx. 19.8 kilometers away); Sétif, Guelma and Kherrata Massacres Memorial
this page online
Regarding Van Gogh at the Ravoux Inn. Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890) was born in the Netherlands and displayed an early talent for drawing. He did not take up oil painting until the last decade of a short and mentally troubled life. The most productive period followed his move to France in 1886, where he lived successively in Paris, Arles, Saint-Rémy, and Auvers-sur-Oise.
Although Van Gogh’s work was not widely known during his lifetime, he ranks today among the world’s great artists. His Portrait of Dr. Gachet, done while at Auvers-sur-Oise, sold in 1990 for $82.5 million at the Christie’s auction house in New York.
Also see . . . Van Gogh at Auvers-sur-Oise. This interesting website includes all of the paintings van Gogh made during the last two months of his life. (Submitted on October 20, 2012, by Roger W. Sinnott of Chelmsford, Massachusetts.)
Photographed By Roger W. Sinnott, August 24, 2012
2. View of Ravoux Inn
In front of the inn, note the table, wine bottle, and two chairs, arranged just as in an 1890 photograph (see Fig. 3).
Photographed By Roger W. Sinnott, August 24, 2012
3. Sign with 1890 Photograph
At the right end of the building’s front is this sign, including a photograph taken in the last year of van Gogh’s life. It reads: “On May 20th 1890, Vincent van Gogh arrives at Auvers-sur-Oise. He moves into the Ravoux Inn where his daily board costs 3.50 francs per day. On this picture taken the same year, Adeline, the innkeeper’s daughter (13 years old), is standing in front of the door. Van Gogh paints her portrait three times. In 1954, she recalls Van Gogh’s stay: At home we all respected him. We used to call him familiarly ‘Monsieur Vincent’ (. . .) He would return towards midday for lunch. (. . .) The menu was made up of all that was served in restaurants at the time: meat, vegetables, salad and dessert. He never returned a dish. He was most accommodating.”
French:
L'Auberge Ravoux en 1890
Vincent van Gogh arrive le 20 mai 1890 à Auvers-su-Oise. Il s'installe à l'Auberge Ravoux où il paie sa pension 3.50 F par jour. Sur cette photo, prise la meme année, Adeline, la fille de l'aubergiste, se tient debout devant la porte. Elle est âgée de treize ans lorsque Van Gogh peint trois fois son portrait. En 1954, elle se souvient du séjour de Van Gogh: chez nous, il était très estimé. On l'appelait familièrement "Monsieur Vincent" (...) Il rentrait vers midi, pour déjeuner (...) Le menu était celui qu'on servait à l'époque dans les restaurants: viande, légumes, salade, dessert. Jamais il n'a fait rapporter un plat. Il était très accomodant.
L'Auberge Ravoux en 1890
Vincent van Gogh arrive le 20 mai 1890 à Auvers-su-Oise. Il s'installe à l'Auberge Ravoux où il paie sa pension 3.50 F par jour. Sur cette photo, prise la meme année, Adeline, la fille de l'aubergiste, se tient debout devant la porte. Elle est âgée de treize ans lorsque Van Gogh peint trois fois son portrait. En 1954, elle se souvient du séjour de Van Gogh: chez nous, il était très estimé. On l'appelait familièrement "Monsieur Vincent" (...) Il rentrait vers midi, pour déjeuner (...) Le menu était celui qu'on servait à l'époque dans les restaurants: viande, légumes, salade, dessert. Jamais il n'a fait rapporter un plat. Il était très accomodant.
Photographed By Roger W. Sinnott, August 24, 2012
4. View Looking West on Rue du Général de Gaulle
Photographed By Roger W. Sinnott, August 24, 2012
5. Gravestones
Vincent van Gogh and his brother, Theo, are buried in the cemetery at the top of the hill, just a half mile northeast of the Ravoux Inn.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2012, by Roger W. Sinnott of Chelmsford, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 659 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 20, 2012, by Roger W. Sinnott of Chelmsford, Massachusetts. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
