7 facts about Vincent Van Gogh

1. In his lifetime he only sold 1 painting
2. He painted one of his most famous works, The Starry Night, whist staying in an asylum in France
3. He had the nickname of Fou-Rou meaning crazy redhead
4. He produced 39 self portraits
5. Prior to becoming a painter, Van Gogh was a clerk in a bookstore, an art salesman, and a preacher
6. Contrary to popular belief, Van Gogh did not cut his ear off, only a small portion of his right earlobe after a quarel with Paul Gauguin
7. He died from a self inflicted gunshot wound