 Gerrit moved to Friesland in September 1887, where he spent his time playing the piano and filling one sketchbook after the other.In 1890 he moved with the doctor and his family to Lippenhuizen, but Mrs Fischer's death in October 1891 marked the end of his stay in Friesland.Gerrit returned to his uncle and aunt in Almelo for a short time, while the family sought a long-term solution, but his condition only worsened.