Description
This monumental biography offers an unprecedentedly intimate and comprehensive portrait of Vincent van Gogh, drawing on a wealth of previously untapped materials including unpublished family correspondences. The authors meticulously reconstruct the artist's tumultuous life, from his early struggles and intense bond with his brother Theo to his incandescent bursts of creativity in Provence. Delving into his deep immersion in art and literature, his complex romantic entanglements, and his profound battles with mental illness, this work sheds new light on the man behind the iconic sunflowers and starry nights. It is a deeply sympathetic and psychologically astute examination of a unique artistic genius, re-creating his world with astounding vividness.
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paperback
Random House
Published Jan 1, 2011
953 pages
ISBN: 9780375507489
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Details
First Published
2011
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Van Gogh: The Life by Steven Naifeh.