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by dea_ex_machina on June 13th, 2009
Hmm.. difficult one. It is widely thought that he cut off his ear - or, the lower part of his left ear - just the ear lobe really. However, two German art historians have come to the conclusion that it was not van Gogh, but Gaugin who did the slicing - in a fight. http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/2009/may/04/vincent-van-gogh-ear
If that is the case, then this question could be answered by saying that van Gogh cut off most of his family, especially after that incident when he fell in love with his cousin.
Or maybe he cut off his supply of art materials by running out of money.
Or indeed, cut off his friends by moving to France.
I suppose there are many things that he cut off... but as for his life, that was definitey cut short.
by Greekgod on June 13th, 2009
His ear
by Night Flower on June 15th, 2009
I was told he cut off his own ear to give to a lover... Odd fellow
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Thanks for that most interesting information about van Gogh. I wondered how he kept his sunglasses on.
by Marguerite on June 14th, 2009
I like your list of other things he cut from his life. Great info!
by Marguerite on June 14th, 2009
When I am in Amsterdam, my one "must see" is the Van Gogh museum - a whole load of his works in one place - fascinating place - I have been there about 15-20 times over the years! *L*
by dea_ex_machina on June 14th, 2009