<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Did van Gogh cut off his ear because his brother was engaged?
AMSTERDAM - New evidence has bolstered a theory that Vincent van Gogh's psychotic break on Dec 23, 1888, may have been set off<wm> by his long-standing feud with his brother Theo.&#x20;
Vincent Van Gogh's brother Theo was a banker and art critic who cared heavily for his mental state but also contributed to the impending breakup by accusing him of wanting a bigger salary for his brother&#x20;
In 1890, Van Gogh moved to France and entered Saint-Rémy to focus his artistic skills, and to re-establish his life.&#x20;
On May 28th that year he joined</wm> forces with his cousin Jo Bonger to win a modest financial settlement from a German court that awarded