The Letters of Vincent Van Gogh

Explore the poignant world of Vincent Van Gogh through his personal letters, featuring a treasure trove of insights into his thoughts and artistry. 'The Letters of Vincent Van Gogh', expertly curated by Ronald de Leeuw and beautifully translated by Arnold Pomerans, presents a unique glimpse into the mind of one of history's most renowned post-impressionist artists. This trade paperback edition, published by Penguin Classics, spans 560 pages and delves into the multifaceted life of Van Gogh, revealing his struggles with mental illness, his profound love for his brother Theo, and his quest for meaning in a tumultuous world.

Each letter serves as a key to understanding not just Van Gogh’s artwork, but the emotional and spiritual depths from which it emerged, challenging the misconceptions of him as solely a tortured genius. With biographical passages linking the letters, readers witness Van Gogh's remarkable journey and artistic evolution.

This edition is a must-have for art enthusiasts, historians, and anyone captivated by the intricate narrative of Van Gogh’s life. Discover the letters that inspired a new appreciation for this iconic figure and experience the intensity of his artistic process. Enhance your collection with 'The Letters of Vincent Van Gogh' and connect deeply with the history of art. Please note that this product includes FREE shipping to your doorstep, although combined shipping with other products is not available. Allow up to 10 days for shipping.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780140446746
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 1997
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 560


Description:
A new selection of post-impressionist painter Vincent Van Gough's letters, The Letters of Vincent van Gogh put a human face on one of the most haunting figures in modern Western culture. In this Penguin Classics edition, the letters are selected and edited by Ronald de Leeuw, and translated by Arnold Pomerans in Penguin Classics.
Few artists' letters are as self-revelatory as Vincent van Gogh's, and this selection, spanning his artistic career, sheds light on every facet of the life and work of this complex and tortured man. Engaging candidly and movingly with his religious struggles, his ill-fated search for love, his attacks of mental illness and his relation with his brother Theo, the letters contradict the popular myth of van Gogh as an anti-social madman and a martyr to art, showing instead a man of great emotional and spiritual depths. Above all, they stand as an intense personal narrative of artistic development and a unique account of the process of creation.
The letters are linked by explanatory biographical passages, revealing van Gogh's inner journey as well as the outer facts of his life. This edition also includes the drawings that originally illustrated the letters.
Vincent Willem van Gogh (1853-1890) was born in Holland. In 1885 he painted his first masterpiece, The Potato Eaters, a haunting scene of domestic poverty. A year later he began studying in Paris, where he met Gauguin, Toulouse-Lautrec and Seurat, who became very important influences on his work. In 1888 he left Paris for the Provencal landscape at Arles, the subject of many of his best works, including Sunflowers.
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