He was down and out all his life. When he was alive, he sold only one painting. However, in his short life, he left a lot of shocking works of art, and he painted with his heart. He said: "My work is my body and soul. For it, I am willing to risk losing my life and reason." Today, his works have been recognized by the world. His masterpiece Sunflower was bought by the Japanese at the auction in London for 39.9 million dollars.