On this day in history, Dec. 23, 1888, Dutch impressionist Vincent van Gogh cuts off his ear

Vincent van Gogh, the brilliant but tortured Dutch painter, cut off his own left ear on this day in history, Dec. 23, 1888, following a fight with friend and fellow artist Paul Gaugin.

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