Facts about Vincent van Gogh

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   Approximately 2,100 letters written by van Gogh between 1872 and 1890, predominantly to his brother Theo, chronicle his artistic theories and inner turmoil with unprecedented intimacy.

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   The starry night sky appeared in approximately 60 paintings and drawings created by van Gogh, reflecting his obsession with nocturnal landscapes during his time in Saint-Paul-de-Mausole asylum between 1889 and 1890.

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   Over 2,100 letters, mostly written to his brother Theo between 1872 and 1890, reveal Vincent van Gogh's artistic philosophy and emotional struggles in intimate detail.

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   Van Gogh's left ear was partially severed on December 23, 1888, during a mental health crisis in Arles, France, an event that marked a severe decline in his psychological state.

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   In 1890, Van Gogh sold only one painting during his lifetime, The Red Vine, purchased by painter Anna Boch for 400 francs.

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   During 1888 in Arles, Vincent van Gogh produced 143 paintings in just twelve months, establishing his most prolific creative period.

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