‘The heart of the countryside, distinctive and picturesque’

Van Gogh made this square painting in the garden of the artist Daubigny’s widow. This was in Auvers-sur-Oise (northern France), where he had moved in May 1890. It was also a popular place among artists. Charles-François Daubigny, a landscape painter who Van Gogh deeply admired, had worked there for many years.

In Auvers, Van Gogh drew and painted with great intensity. On average, he produced almost one painting a day. In the end, Van Gogh only spent ten weeks in Auvers. In July 1890 he committed suicide.