If I had the wings of a dove, I would fly away and be at rest.Vincent had a dream. His dream was to start an artists colony in Arles. It, just like his dream of being a missionary and pastor, was never to be realised. He shot himself in the gut in a field and died a couple of days later.
Sometimes I wonder if the legend has outstripped the reality of Vincent. Never the less, there are facts about his life that fed the legend. Ive heard reports that he only ever sold one painting. Others say that he was quite successful in his life time. Still, the picture we are left with is one of something truly beautiful being born out of great tragedy and desolation.
