Loving Vincent Timeline ( Real )

birth
March 30, 1853

Birth of Vincent van Gogh

Vincent van Gogh, the Dutch post-impressionist painter, was born.

life_event
February, 1888

Vincent van Gogh Moves to Arles

Vincent moved to Arles, France, where he created many of his most famous works.

death
July 29, 1890

Vincent van Gogh's Death

Van Gogh died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Auvers-sur-Oise, France.

film_production
Circa 2014

Initial Inspiration for Loving Vincent

Production began on the animated film Loving Vincent, inspired by the life and death of Vincent van Gogh.

film_release
October 27, 2017

Release of Loving Vincent

Loving Vincent, the first fully painted animated feature film about Vincent van Gogh's life and death, was released.

Loving Vincent Timeline ( Fictional )

art_creation
August 1888

Van Gogh Paints 'The Yellow House'

Vincent paints 'The Yellow House' depicting his residence in Arles.

personal_crisis
December 1888

Van Gogh Has an Argument with Gauguin

Van Gogh and fellow artist Paul Gauguin have a heated argument leading to Van Gogh cutting off his ear.

life_event
May 1889

Van Gogh Moves to Saint-Rémy

Vincent is voluntarily admitted to the Saint-Paul-de-Mausole asylum in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence.

art_creation
June 1889

Van Gogh Paints 'The Starry Night'

Vincent creates his famous painting 'The Starry Night' during his stay at the asylum.

life_event
May 1890

Van Gogh Leaves Saint-Rémy for Auvers-sur-Oise

Vincent leaves the asylum and moves to Auvers-sur-Oise under the care of Dr. Gachet.

art_creation
May 1890

Van Gogh Paints at Auvers-sur-Oise

Van Gogh produces many paintings during his short stay in Auvers-sur-Oise.

critical_incident
July 27, 1890

Van Gogh is Found with a Gunshot Wound

Van Gogh is found after having shot himself in the chest in a field near Auvers-sur-Oise.

death
July 29, 1890

Van Gogh Dies in Auvers-sur-Oise

Vincent Van Gogh dies from complications related to his self-inflicted gunshot wound.

investigation
Shortly after July 29, 1890

Armand Roulin Begins Investigation

Armand Roulin, the son of the postman, begins a quest to deliver Vincent's last letter and investigate his death.

investigation
Late July to early August 1890

Armand Interviews People Who Knew Vincent

Armand visits locals including Dr. Gachet, Adeline Ravoux, and others who knew Van Gogh to uncover the truth about his death.