Man in Vincent van Gogh’s ‘Self-Portrait’ Turns Out To Be His Brother
When it comes to van Gogh, it all comes down to the ears.What was thought to be a self-portrait of the artist—known for expressive brush strokes and for cutting off his ear—is likely to a depiction of his brother Theo. And his ear — not its number, but its shape — was the key to
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Man in Vincent van Gogh’s ‘Self-Portrait’ Turns Out To Be His Brother
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on June 23, 2011. Filed under