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Vincent Van Gogh

trailer of film below and Vincent sung by Don McLean

4 total reviews 
Comment from zanya
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Yes and so often such is the case for great artists in every sphere- appreciated only after they have passed away, having shared their art and sentiments with us

 Comment Written 31-May-2024

reply by the author on 01-Jun-2024
    All the demons he had to fight made him the brilliant artist he was. That?s the biggest tragedy.

    I love the vivid colours , and the movement his brushstrokes created.

    Thanks fore reading and sharing your thoughts
Comment from Sallyo
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This uncomfortable fact was the plot of a Doctor Who episode a few years ago. Vincent was played by Dean Forest Kelly. It was one of my favourite episodes of New Who. This poem makes the same point, beautifully.

 Comment Written 30-May-2024

reply by the author on 31-May-2024
    I want to google and see if I can find the episode you mentioned.

    Thank you for sharing!
Comment from Nicole Schmidt
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His story is a very sad one isn't it? I like this poem as it speaks to his sadness struggles and ultimate death. Too bad he couldn't live to see how popular his work is now.

 Comment Written 30-May-2024

reply by the author on 31-May-2024
    Recently, I read an article that during the year Vincent was in the asylum May 1889 to July 1890 (when he committed suicide), a few newspapers then actually published the first positive reviews about his art.

    They were only 3/4 lines each but they recognised finally Vincent?s talent.

    A researcher on the life of the artist made the extraordinary find.

    So had Vincent not taken his life at the age of 37 , he would have lived to see his art at least acknowledged.

Comment from Stephen Wendt
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Create use of words about a very famous person. The fact that you were able to use the required format to write about Van Gogh shows some good skill. Good job.

 Comment Written 30-May-2024

reply by the author on 31-May-2024
    I appreciate the kind words.

    Vincent painted more than 900 canvas in 10 years ( from age 27 to 37 when he committed suicide)

    I love Starry Night and The Sunflowers but there are so many more "forgotten" paintings that are breathtaking.

    I hope you enjoyed the videos I provided below.