Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear and Pipe conveys ________.
A) exactly what the artist saw when he looked in the mirror
B) a completely abstract interpretation of what the artist felt
C) the agitation of the artist's internal reality through its representation of his physical appearance
D) a close friend's view of what the artist looked like right after he left hospital
E) none of the other answers

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The painting is a representation of Vincent van Gogh's internal reality, depicting the agitation and turmoil he was feeling after cutting off his own ear. The bandaged ear and intense gaze convey his emotional state, rather than a mere portrayal of his physical appearance.

Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear and Pipe Conveys ________