Vincent van Gogh: A Life in Letters
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Vincent van Gogh: A Life in Letters
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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 rubbishβ¦ an engrossing encounter with the creativity of Vincentβs life of solitude" β Jonathan Jones, Guardian. "Compels due to the force, honesty and lucidity of van Goghβs literary expressiveness... a perfect condensed version" β Financial Times. "Impassioned, often heartbreaking, furious, funny and tender, these letters form a unique testament" β John Banville, The Irish Independent.
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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