The works of
Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) are among the most well-known and praised in the world. In canvases such as
Sunflowers, The Starry Night, Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear And in many other paintings and drawings we come to identify an artist with a
A unique gift for portraying moods and situations thanks to his mastery in the use of paints, pencils, charcoals and chalks. While applying
those powerful colors, in emphatic brushstrokes and contoured shapes which, over time, would define his style - a true inspiration for future generations of artists -
Van Gogh He suffered from the indifference of the public of his time and endured
devastating outbreaks of mental disorders. His bouts of depression and anxiety ultimately cost him his life:
Van Gogh He committed suicide in 1890, shortly after his 37th birthday.
Packed with illustrations, this introduction to the world of
Vincent van Gogh It traces the artistic trail of his life, from his early paintings of peasants and rural workers, through the works of his luminous Parisian period, to the feverish explosion of his creativity during his stay in the south of France, during the last two and a half years of his life.
Hardcover, 21 x 26 cm, 0.62 kg, 96 pages
