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The “d’Orsay” self-portrait is one of the most controversial pieces that Van Gogh painted. This particular piece of art was in fact his last self-portrait that Van Gogh painted before his death in June of 1890. The peculiar patterns found on the wall that is set as the background, is extremely reminiscent of Van Gogh’s earlier work, The Starry Night. The controversy is brought about by what Van