Vincent van Gogh A life in letters

Book - 2020

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 personal doubts and fears, and above all his overriding passion for his art. This is not only an immense treasure trove of biographical and art-historical information, it provides a lasting pleasure as a personal written testimony to a life consecrated to art. 'Vincent van Gogh: A... Life in Letters' belongs on the shelves of every reader in search of self-revelatory documents of one of the greatest creative minds.

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Published
London : Thames & Hudson 2020.
Language
English
Physical Description
432 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), map, portraits ; 24 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
9780500094242
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