Painter · 1853 – 1890
Vincent van Gogh
Little-Known Facts
- Van Gogh did not begin painting seriously until his late twenties, after failed careers as an art dealer and preacher.
- He sold famously few paintings during his life, depending on his brother Theo for support.
Myths & Misconceptions
Did Van Gogh cut off his whole ear?
Most evidence indicates he severed part of his left ear, not the entire ear, during a mental crisis in December 1888.