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What REALLY Happened to Van Gogh's Ear | Secrets of the Dead | PBS
The moment when Vincent van Gogh looked into a mirror, held up a blade and cut into his own ear defines his turbulent life and art. However, what did he really do on the night of December 23, 1888, in the town of Arles? What was his state of mind? No one has been clear on the details... until now. Bernadette Murphy, a researcher living in Provence, has uncovered definitive evidence.
Even those with a scant knowledge of art know about the moment when artist Vincent van Gogh cut into his ear. The deed was dramatized by Irving Stone in his best-selling novel “Lust for Life” and portrayed vividly by Kirk Douglas in the 1956 film.
Did Stone get it right? What did van Gogh really do on the fateful night in southern France? Afterwards, there was a successful effort by his family to play down the event. His friend, artist Paul Gauguin, who was present, gave conflicting accounts. Still others tried to profit from his local infamy. Generations have theorized about what really happened but, until now, no one has unearthed the true details. [Originally aired in 2016.]
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVc2NSrccAw
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The moment when Vincent van Gogh looked into a mirror, held up a blade and cut into his own ear defines his turbulent life and art. However, what did he really do on the night of December 23, 1888, in the town of Arles? What was his state of mind? No one has been clear on the details... until now. Bernadette Murphy, a researcher living in Provence, has uncovered definitive evidence.
Even those with a scant knowledge of art know about the moment when artist Vincent van Gogh cut into his ear. The deed was dramatized by Irving Stone in his best-selling novel “Lust for Life” and portrayed vividly by Kirk Douglas in the 1956 film.
Did Stone get it right? What did van Gogh really do on the fateful night in southern France? Afterwards, there was a successful effort by his family to play down the event. His friend, artist Paul Gauguin, who was present, gave conflicting accounts. Still others tried to profit from his local infamy. Generations have theorized about what really happened but, until now, no one has unearthed the true details. [Originally aired in 2016.]
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVc2NSrccAw
#timeline #history #pbs
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