Why Did Vincent Van Gogh Cut Off His Own Ear? | The Great Artists

Vincent Van Gogh tragically ended his life on July 27, 1890, in the French Village of Auvers. Van Gogh, born in 1853, struggled with loneliness, persecution, and madness, with only one of his paintings sold during his lifetime. Despite his difficult life, Van Gogh's artistic genius became widely...

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