Why Was Van Gogh's Career a Failure?

Van Gogh is one of the most lauded artists on Earth, yet his lifetime was one of misery and obscurity. So why was his art career such a failure, and how did he become the international superstar he is today? That is what we'll explore in this episode of SideQuest.

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Further Reading:

“The Letters of a Post-Impressionist” by Vincent Van Gogh - http://www.gutenberg.org/files/40393/...
“Van Gogh: A Self-Portrait” by W. H. Auden - https://www.forgottenbooks.com/downlo...