Vincent van Gogh : a life in letters

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Vincent van Gogh's letters have long been prized as some of the most valuable documents in the world of art. Not only do they throw light on Van Gogh's own complex and intriguing character, they enlighten the whole creative process as seen through his eyes. Here we can observe Van Gogh's thoughts and opinions at first hand, as well as his close ties with his brother Theo, his sometimes troubled relationships with friends and fellow artists, his p...

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Gogh, Vincent van, 1853-1890 Correspondence

Painters Netherlands Correspondence

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ISBN:

9780500094242

Description:

432 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), map, portraits ; 24 cm

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index

Contents:

Introduction: 'A man of passions': Cuesmes, June 1880
Beginning as an artist: Brussels, Etten, The Hague, November 1880-September 1883
Peasant painter: Drenthe and Nuenen, September 1883-October 1885
Becoming a modern artist: Antwerp and Paris, November 1885-October 1887
His best days: Arles, February 1888-December 1888
Seeking new balance: Arles and Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, January 1889-April 1890
Deceptive peace and quiet: Auvers-sur-Oise, May 1890-July 1890
Postscript
Notes on the text
Vincent van Gogh's addresses
Map
The letters, family and friends
History of the publication of the letters

LCCN:

2020932696

Control Number:

3088018

Other Authors:

Bakker, Nienke, 1972-
Jansen, Leo, 1960-
Luijten, Hans

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