Did Gaugin Lop off Van Gogh’s Ear?

Gaugin Van Gogh's Ear-1

Sometimes the myths can be less interesting than the truths. I always thought that Van Gogh cut off his own ear. Research suggests otherwise. However it happened, it could not have been pretty.

He was a depressing character. Had syphillis or some other similar disease. No teeth. Didn’t take baths or worry about personal hygiene. And he drank a lot of absinthe. No wonder he painted still lifes and self-portraits.

Now on to how Van Gogh died. Did he shoot himself or did some kids shoot him?

Author: duckshots

Lapsed lawyer. Reader. Photographer. Jewish. Strongly attached to loving, caring, wife-Sharon. Working at remaining relevant. Hoping that my body and mind outlive my dreams. Maybe something I blog will make some sense.

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