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Vincent van Gogh

A Life in Letters

Hans Luijten , Leo Jansen , Ed. Nienke Bakker

The 820 surviving letters that Van Gogh wrote offer an insight into his affection for his brother Theo, the often-fraught relationships he had with other family and friends, and his passion for his art. Arranged chronologically from June 1880 when he began drawing in earnest, to 23 July 1890, four days before his suicide, this selection of 76 unabridged examples are illustrated with sketches and paintings and accompanied by biographical notes. 

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Product information:
  • Publisher: Thames & Hudson
  • Year: 2021
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 432pp
  • Illustrated: Yes
  • Dimensions: 241x164mm
  • ISBN: 9780500094242
  • Condition: New
  • Weight: 1.1kg
Product code:
517190
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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 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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