He died at 37 for a gunshot wound, today, there is doubt about whether it was a suicide or involuntary homicide.
In life, Van Gogh did not receive the recognition of the one who enjoys today. In the modern era it is considered one of the great masters in the history of painting, artists such as Matisse, Derain, Vlaminck and Kees van Dogen They found in their works a great influence.
Why did you cut your ear GOGH?
The circumstances in which Van Gogh lost his left ear are not clear, however, historians believe that the event took place in 1888 when Van Gogh lived in Arles with the painter also Paul Gauguin.
It is believed that Van Gogh and Gauguin heatedly discussed And at the highest point of the altercation, Gauguin impulsively cut his friend's ear. To prevent the police from taking actions against Paul Gauguin, Van Gogh assumed to blame.
Besides Paul Gauguin's version embodied in his memoirs is completely different. He states that Van Gogh threatened him with a razor and subsequently self -drilling. Then, the Dutch painter wrapped his ear in a cloth and gave it to a prostitute.
The next morning, the police found him unconscious and transferred to the hospital. After the incident, Gauguin left Arles and did not have contact with Vincent again more than for letters.
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Van Gogh works
Although Vincent Van Gogh's artistic career It was developed over only 10 years He was a prolific artist because he produced near 900 paintings (43 self -portraits and 148 watercolors) and more than 1,600 drawings.