16. He Was A Selfie King Before People Knew What Selfies Were
One of Vincent van Gogh’s most famous works is his own portrait, which was bought by Maurice Wertheim for 12,000 pounds. This portrait has become famous not only for Van Gogh’s oblong skull but also for the jade background, which is very unusual for his time frame. This portrait is known as the Self Portrait Dedicated To Paul Gauguin and was complete in 1888. While the two men had a falling out, they did remain in touch. In fact, after Van Gogh died, Gauguin kept the portrait until 1897 when he needed the money.