Did Gauguin Slash Off Vincent van Gogh's Ear?

[davidfcooper]

Did Gauguin Slash Off Vincent van Gogh's Ear?

Interesting speculation. Yes VVG was clingy, but he didn't deserve to lose his ear.

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[jonchiz67.livejournal.com]

Interesting theory. I'm not sure I buy it, but interesting nonetheless.

I've always found it interesting that most people think Van Gogh cut off his whole ear; he did not--he only cut off his earlobe.

Also, the famous self-portrait which illustrates the article shows his right ear bandaged, whereas it was his left ear that was damaged. Why? Too obvious answer: Van Gogh was looking in the mirror and painting his reflection.