Van Gogh's suicide was the tragic culmination of years of mental and physical illness. (It has been said that he suffered from epilesy, schizophrenia, a disorder of the inner ear, among other ailments. He was also thought to be addicted to absinthe, the mind-bending alcoholic drink, which was also known as the Green Dragon or the Green Fairy).
The artist left behind a priceless legacy of impressionist masterpieces. His genius, however, went unrecognised in his lifetime. He died a pauper, having only ever sold one of his paintings, Red Vineyard in Arles.
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