The asylum where Van Gogh lived from 1889-90 is located in Provence beneath Les Alpilles. The nearby limestone feature, Le Rocher des Deux Trous, has been linked to the artist's mental state. Van Gogh captured this feature in his paintings, The Olive Trees and Mountains at Saint-Rémy, both of which are displayed in different New York museums. These works were borrowed for an exhibition in London, allowing them to be viewed together. The Olive Trees was likely painted from memory in his studio, representing a familiar scene near the asylum.
Van Gogh's presence at the asylum in 1889-90 led to the creation of notable works featuring the Deux Trous, a distinctive limestone formation near Les Alpilles.
The Olive Trees and Mountains at Saint-Rémy, both showcasing the Deux Trous, provide insight into Van Gogh's artistic perspective during a turbulent period of his life.
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