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Van Gogh's Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear
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Waldemar Januszczak studies Van Gogh's Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear and discovers within the painting a startling secret.
Painted soon after he cut off his ear with a razor, Van Gogh’s Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear is one of his most celebrated works. But how much do we really know about it?
In a far-ranging investigation, Waldemar Januszczak delves into the clues hidden in the painting. The result is a tale of geishas, brothels, bullfights, love affairs, suffering and a fiery relationship with Gauguin. Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear has a powerful secret message, if you know what to look for.
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Mon 27 Mar 202301:50
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George Frideric Handel
Messiah, Hwv 56, Part II He Was Despised
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Herbert Von Karajan, Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Overture
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Waldemar Januszczak |
| Director | Waldemar Januszczak |
| Production Company | ZCZ Films |
