13 Facts About Paul Gachet

Paul-Ferdinand Gachet was a French physician most famous for treating the painter Vincent van Gogh during his last weeks in Auvers-sur-Oise.

Paul Gachet was an amateur painter, signing his works "Paul van Ryssel", referring to his birthplace: Rijsel is the Dutch name of Lille.

Paul Gachet returned to Paris and set up a private homeopathic practice.

Paul Gachet was a friend of the chemist Henri Nestle and prescribed Nestle's new powdered milk supplement to some of his child patients.

Paul Gachet spent much time with Charles Meryon after the etcher's committal to Charenton.

Paul Gachet oversaw Auguste Renoir's recovery from pneumonia in 1882.

Paul Gachet advised Edouard Manet against the amputation of his leg.

Paul Gachet's tomb is situated in section 52 of Pere Lachaise Cemetery in Paris.

Paul Gachet was released from the asylum on 16 May 1890, but continuation of medical attention was required, which included Van Gogh being under supervision.

Paul Gachet has been the subject of criticism over the years regarding Van Gogh's suicide.

Paul Gachet was friends with and treated Pissarro, Renoir, Manet, Cezanne and Goeneutte, to name just a few.

Paul Gachet had amassed a substantial impressionist art collection before he died in 1909.

Paul Gachet is prominently featured in Maurice Pialat's 1991 film Van Gogh where he is played by Gerard Sety.