Join me on a captivating journey through the pages of 'Van Gogh and His Letters' by Leo Jansen, as we explore the intricate connection between Vincent Van Gogh's masterpieces and the personal letters that shaped his artistic journey. Immerse yourself in the vibrant strokes of Van Gogh's genius and the profound insights revealed in his correspondence. This art book flip through is a visual feast for art enthusiasts and a glimpse into the soul of one of history's most iconic artists. 🎨✉️ #VanGogh #ArtBook #ArtHistory #bookflipthrough
Synopsis
"There is scarcely one letter by Van Gogh which I, who am certainly no expert, do not find fascinating." -W. H. Auden
In addition to his many remarkable paintings and drawings, Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) left behind a fascinating and voluminous body of correspondence. This highly accessible book includes a broad selection of 265 letters, from a total of 820 in existence, that focus on Van Gogh’s relentless quest to find his destiny, a search that led him to become an artist; the close bond with his brother Theo; his fraught relationship with his father; his innate yearning for recognition; and his great love of art and literature. The correspondence not only offers detailed insights into Van Gogh’s complex inner life, but also re-creates the world in which he lived and the artistic avant-garde that was taking hold in Paris.
The letters are accompanied by a general introduction, historic family photographs, and reproductions of 87 actual pages of letters that contain sketches by Van Gogh. Selected from the critically acclaimed 6-volume set of letters published by the Van Gogh Museum in 2009, Ever Yours is the essential book on Van Gogh’s letters, which every art and literature lover needs to own.
17 сен 2024
