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The sunflowers are mine : the story of Van Gogh's masterpiece

The sunflowers are mine : the story of Van Gogh's masterpiece

Book 2013

This is the story of one of the world's most iconic images. Leading British specialist on Van Gogh, Martin Bailey explains how and why Van Gogh painted a series of sunflower still lifes in Provence. He then explores the subsequent adventures of the seven pictures and their impact on artists including Gustav Klimt and Henri Matisse. Based on original research, the book presents a fresh view of this most legendary artist.