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Rare Photo Of Vincent Van Gogh

Mersha — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 22:37:05 GMT

A rare photograph of Vincent Van Gogh taken in 1873 when he was 19 years old. When the image was taken, Vincent worked for the Goupil & Cie art dealership in The Hague, shortly before being relocated to their branch in London, England. It is the only known photograph of Van Gogh's face. Credit: lori.follart.history_in_color

Re: Rare Photo Of Vincent Van Gogh

spiderw — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 22:52:59 GMT

What an impressive photo of an artistic genius! I have a great respect for Van Gogh's art and this amazing photo of him as a young man is wonderful!! Thanks for sharing this rare photograph.

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ValuSkr — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 22:55:55 GMT

Thank you! I didn't know he was a redhead, aka ginger.

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just bee — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 23:01:40 GMT

Interesting to look at some of the many self-portraits.

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moonandthestars — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 23:35:12 GMT

@Mersha Wow, great photo! He is so young and very clean cut.

Amazing talent.

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bmorechick — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 23:47:35 GMT

That's a great photo. When I was studying for my Masters we did a dive into Van Gogh...speculation was he had Borderline Personality D/O, was BiPolar and was also an alcoholic. Sadly, he died by suicide. I love his art...very deep.

Re: Rare Photo Of Vincent Van Gogh

Mersha — Sat, 08 Apr 2023 00:19:21 GMT

Many years ago when my children were in elementary school, the PTA offered a "Picture Lady Program" wherein a parent volunteered to take a famous work of art into the classroom, give background on the artist and discuss the portrait with the children.

I always loved doing Van Gogh's Starry Night as the children loved that one and offered so many things they saw or felt in the art.

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shoekitty — Sat, 08 Apr 2023 19:28:12 GMT

That is amazing. I love to hear children's thoughts. i am always taken back as to how much those little minds take in. They come up with such deep insights at times

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We rescue cats — Sat, 08 Apr 2023 00:30:39 GMT

Such talent behind those tortured eyes.

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AngelPuppy1 — Sat, 08 Apr 2023 11:01:28 GMT

Thank you for posting this! It is wonderful to see a real picture of him. I have had a life-long fascination with this man and his amazing work!

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Judaline — Sun, 09 Apr 2023 00:39:35 GMT

Why is the shape of his nose entirely different in the paintings? Is the photo VV for sure?

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JoyFilled Warrior — Sat, 08 Apr 2023 12:28:15 GMT

@Mersha

Incredible Photo. 19yrs old! I've never seen this before, just his older pic of VincentVan Gogh.

Whatta unusual, rare find!

THANKS!!

Re: Rare Photo Of Vincent Van Gogh

JoyFilled Warrior — Sat, 08 Apr 2023 12:31:31 GMT

@just bee wrote:

Interesting to look at some of the many self-portraits.

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@just bee

THANK YOU for posting the numerous Self-Portraits of Vincent Van Gogh, displaying how he sees himself. Interesting "look see" into his mind's eyes!

Take care!

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meallen616 — Sat, 08 Apr 2023 12:33:44 GMT

@Mersha,

Beautiful photo, thanks for posting,

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Imaoldhippie — Sat, 08 Apr 2023 12:49:07 GMT

I read somewhere years ago that psychiatrists today would diagnose him as schizophenic.

As far as his art, his work is one of those that I can never figure out as stellar or why anyone would want one.

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faeriemoon — Sat, 08 Apr 2023 14:15:40 GMT

Thank you, @Mersha ! Very interesting. I have two Van Goghs in my dining room (reproductions obviously); I love his work.

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just bee — Sat, 08 Apr 2023 15:00:13 GMT

@JoyFilled Warrior wrote:
@just bee wrote:

Interesting to look at some of the many self-portraits.
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@just bee

THANK YOU for posting the numerous Self-Portraits of Vincent Van Gogh, displaying how he sees himself. Interesting "look see" into his mind's eyes!
Take care!

@JoyFilled Warrior

There were many others...

Re: Rare Photo Of Vincent Van Gogh

luvzchiz — Sat, 08 Apr 2023 15:21:30 GMT

@Judaline wrote:
Why is the shape of his nose entirely different in the paintings? Is the phote VV for sure?

@Judaline I had the same thought.

Re: Rare Photo Of Vincent Van Gogh

Mersha — Sat, 08 Apr 2023 16:37:07 GMT

If you compare the multiple self-portraits, the nose appears different in them.

Perhaps he had a "thing" with his nose.

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goldensrbest — Sat, 08 Apr 2023 16:44:38 GMT

He was handsome at that age, so talented.