homage to Van Gogh, picture by Hannah Weir

Yesterday it was announced that what is believed to be Vincent Van Gogh's last painting is coming up for auction, and is expected to sell for $34 million. He shot himself in the chest two days after completing the painting. It's ironic how much money that it, when you think of how much he suffered, how poor he was, and now how much his paintings are valued. I love his work for the ability he has to cut through the clutter of details and focus on the raw beauty of color.

Labels: sunflowers, van gogh

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