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Vincent van Gogh died on July 29, 1890. All of his original artworks are in the public domain worldwide — their copyright has long expired under all national copyright frameworks. This means you are free to reproduce, share, and use images of his original paintings and drawings for any purpose, commercial or non-commercial.
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