Portrait of Dr. Gachet, Vincent van Gogh

Portrait of dr. Gachet this painting is the first version of this motif portrait of dr. Gachet was painted in june 1890 at auvers-sur-oise, during the last months of van gogh's life, before his suicide. He made two versions of the painting, which differ in color. Both are oil-on-canvas and measure 67 by 56 cm (26" by 22") in size. The first (this picture) was sold to a private collector in 1990 for $82. 5 million; the second painting is currently on display at the musée d'orsay in paris, france. This is one of the most expensive paintings created by vincent van gogh. Object Type: painting, prime version. Genre: portrait. Date: Auvers-sur-Oise, June 1890. Place of creation: Auvers-sur-Oise. Dimensions: height: 67 cm (26.3 in); width: 56 cm (22 in). Medium: oil on canvas. Depicted People: Paul Gachet. Collection: Private collection. Series Title: Portrait paintings of Dr. Gachet. Portrait of Dr. Gachet