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Vincent van gogh, who had a major influence on 20th century art, died aged 37 from a gunshot wound in 1890 above, the sower, arles, november, 1888. However, 42 years after his suicide, the painters value and reputation also led to a key trial that also changed the course of art history, undermining the word of scholarly experts and strengthening the influence of science within art. Van gogh books browse our range of the most famous van gogh books available as part of the national gallery collection of artists books. Meet vincent van gogh, the tortured genius of 19th century art. Paul gauguin, portrait of vincent van gogh painting sunflowers, 1888 van gogh museum, amsterdam dealercollector.
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