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Vincent Van Gogh
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Vincent van Gogh was one of the most important and influential figures in the history of art. But though he created thousands of drawings and paintings, his life was one of commercial failure, instability and unhappiness.
Who was Van Gogh before he discovered his passion for art? What caused him so much suffering?
And who were the people who supported him, right up to his tragic death at the age of just 37?
This is a biography of Vincent Van Gogh.
A Noiser podcast production. Hosted by John Hopkins.
Written by David Jackson. With thanks to Steven Naifeh, Pulitzer Prize-winning co-author of Van Gogh: The Life and Jackson Pollock: An American Saga.
This episode was originally featured on Short History Of...
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