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.
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 ;-)