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Music Appreciation

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3. Even 30 years after his death, no one would buy his works

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Wed Jul 30, 2025, 10:42 AM

Jul 30

It wasn't until 1920 that the Detroit Institute of Arts finally bought one of his self-portraits. It was the first purchase of a Van Gogh by an art museum.

In 2022, the Detroit Institute of Arts held a Van Gogh exhibit that, in addition to its original purchase, featured dozens of other Van Gogh originals. I was lucky enough to attend that exhibit.

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On July 29, 1890, Vincent van Gogh died of his injuries. [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Jul 30 OP

I was able to see many of his works Inkey Jul 30 #1

The still lifes in Amsterdam show what a genius he had with spooky3 Jul 30 #2

Even 30 years after his death, no one would buy his works Wednesdays Jul 30 #3