Van Gogh Facts!
"Van Gogh "was poor as a result of that he killed himself! This statement Is taught in History class, unfortunately the majority believes that.Infact He suicided due to his mental illness! The Real story after I searched is like the following: Vincent van Gogh is considered the greatest Dutch painter after Rembrandt, although he remained poor and virtually unknown throughout his life. His real sickness started In February 1888, when he boarded a train to the south of France, moved into the "little yellow house" and spent his money on paint rather than food. He lived on coffee, bread and absinthe, and found himself feeling sick and strange. Before long, it became apparent that in addition to suffering from physical illness, his psychological health was declining; around this time, he is known to have sipped on turpentine and eaten paint! van Gogh cut his ear with a razor, and went to the local brothel and paid for a prostitute named Rachel. With blood pour...