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Yes, his work is really outstanding, but the price he payed was way too high.
As far as I remember he didn't even sell his art during lifetime and only could survive with the support of his brother.

Interesting you mention that, it's something I had intended to work into a post about creative people, "putting themselves out there" at the mercy of public opinion.

Ah, sounds like a quite interesting topic for a post. Looking forward to reading it ;-)