This man's name is known to everyone, but his youthful face probably less so.
He was born in Zundert in Holland in 1853, and died in Southern France in 1890. He died as the result of a gun-shot wound.
The reason for his fame was not acknowledged during his lifetime, but since his death he has become one of the most admired proponents of his profession.
So, who is this fresh-faced, red-haired, boy?
It is no less than a 19 year old Vincent Van Gogh. If you didn't know that such a photo of him existed, then join the club. Nor did I, and I predict we are not alone.
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I did not know who that was, even a later picture of him would not help.
I can't remember where but I was only looking at that yesterday.
I think it has only just surfaced in this format.
He doesn't look too happy.
It's rather sad that Vincent's genius was not recognised in his lifetime. But as Don McLean sang, "I could have told you, Vincent
This world was never meant for one
As beautiful as you."
I think that must have been a 'colourised' print. Interesting, though.
Interesting to see what he looked like in his younger days.
He looks like he had his demons even then.
No, I think he was probably like that from birth.
He led a very sad life, which ended badly.
Yes, I can't understand why I'd never seen this photo before.
It does (sadly) like like it.
Genius is not always recognized
look like it
At just 19, he looks very perplexed. Not exactly a typical youthful, not a care in the world look.
This is probably around the time when he wanted to become a priest.
To keep things in perspective: You, Cro, are not exactly a smiley person yourself (judging by the photos you have published of yourself - at any age).
Anyway, fact is that in those early days of photography when portrait photos or family photos were taken no one ever smiled. Even Oscar Wilde didn't.
U
He looks older than I would expect a 19 year old, from that time. Not a happy bunny.
What the f*ck has that got to do with anything? Have you been drinking?
He does look like a troubled soul.
My comment has everything to do with comments that some of your other readers left (and yours in reply to them) speculating on his state of mind at such a tender age. I was trying to provide context.
U
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