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Vincent van Gogh: A Life in Letters

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Vincent van Gogh: A Life in Letters offers an illustrated selection of the artist's letters, providing a unique insight into his life, creative process, and personal struggles. Through his correspondence, readers witness van Gogh's deep bond with his brother Theo, his relationships with fellow artists, and his enduring passion for art. This collection serves as a vital biographical and art-historical resource, revealing the inner thoughts of one of history’s most iconic painters.
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Ideal for readers interested in art history, biographical studies, and the creative process of one of the most influential painters in history. Suitable for those seeking intimate insights into the emotional and artistic world of Vincent van Gogh.

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An illustrated selection of Van Gogh's letters, forming an extraordinary window into the life and creative thinking of one of the world's most iconic artists.

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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"A literary masterpiece that would be worth reading even if his paintings were rubbish… an engrossing encounter with the creativity of Vincent’s life of solitude" – Jonathan Jones, Guardian. "Compels due to the force, honesty and lucidity of van Gogh’s literary expressiveness... a perfect condensed version" – Financial Times. "Impassioned, often heartbreaking, furious, funny and tender, these letters form a unique testament" – John Banville, The Irish Independent.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500296820

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 August 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Illustration: 85 Illustrations, color

Contributors:

  • Edited by Nienke Bakker
  • Edited by Leo Jansen
  • Edited by Hans Luijten

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 400g

Pages: 448

About the Author

Nienke Bakker, Leo Jansen and Hans Luijten are the original team of editors who produced the acclaimed six-volume edition in 2009 at the Van Gogh Museum in partnership with the Huygens ING, Amsterdam.

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