Vincent van Gogh sold only one painting during his lifetime, according to surviving records. He worked in relative obscurity, relying on financial and emotional support from his brother Theo, an art dealer. After Van Gogh's death in 1890, Theo's wife Johanna devoted herself to organizing exhibitions and translating Van Gogh's correspondence, efforts that gradually established his international reputation.
Based on the passage, which inference is most strongly supported?
- A
Van Gogh's reputation was established primarily during his lifetime through gallery sales
- B
Theo Van Gogh played no role in his brother's career
- Ccheck_circle
An artist's posthumous reputation can depend significantly on the deliberate efforts of others
- D
Translating correspondence has no effect on artistic reputation
Explanation
Johanna's exhibitions and translations producing later reputation supports B. A, C, D contradict the passage.