Vincent van Gogh (1873)
The master of post-impressionism, Vincent van Gogh (1853 – 1890) led a troubled existence. He was severely depressed and would eventually commit suicide at just 37. The visionary we know him as today owes his posthumous successes to Jo van Gogh-Bonger, his sister-in-law, who came into possession of his life’s works following Vincent’s brother’s passing, called Theo. She dedicated her life to bringing his paintings to the proper attention. Many claim to be in possession of pictures of van Gogh, with none having been truly legitimized. What we are looking at here could very well be a photograph of Theo.
Vincent Van Gogh
Wild Bill Hickock (c. 1860s)
“Wild Bill,” truly named James Butler Hickock (1837 – 1876), is another legendary figure of the Wild West, working as a lawman and frontiersman. This picture could have been taken during the 1860s, despite the Heritage Auction site being unable to find evidence. Deadwood, SD, was where Wild Bill’s life passed during his time as a peace officer. Jack McCall ambushed Hickock amidst a poker game after he supposedly lost his brother to Hickock in Abilene. Jack saw two court sessions before hanging in March 1877.
Wild Bill Hickock
