In May 1890, Van Gogh settled in Auvers-sur-Oise where he would be near his brother Theo in Paris and Dr. Paul Gachet whose care he was under. In just over two months, Van Gogh averaged a painting a day. The Wheat Field is one of these. In July he attempted suicide in a wheat field, shooting himself in the chest and he died two days later.
2005 The New York Times Company. The New York Times is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved