The Art Mysteries with Waldemar Januszczak

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Waldemar Januszczak uncovers the secret meanings hidden in four famous paintings.

Documentary series in which Waldemar Januszczak sets out to uncover the secret meanings hidden in four famous paintings by Van Gogh, Gauguin, Cezanne and Seurat.

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The Art Mysteries with Waldemar Januszczak: Series 1: Van Gogh's Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear

Van Gogh's Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear

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Waldemar Januszczak studies Van Gogh's Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear and discovers within the painting a startling secret.

Painted soon after he cut off his ear with a razor, Van Gogh’s Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear is one of his most celebrated works. But how much do we really know about it? 

In a far-ranging investigation, Waldemar Januszczak delves into the clues hidden in the painting. The result is a tale of geishas, brothels, bullfights, love affairs, suffering and a fiery relationship with Gauguin. Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear has a powerful secret message, if you know what to look for.

The Art Mysteries with Waldemar Januszczak: Series 1

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