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The Real Van Gogh: The Artist and His Letters |  | Authors: Nienke Bakker, Leo Jansen, Hans Luijten
Publisher: Royal Academy Publications
Category: Book
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Media: Hardcover
Pages: 296
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Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.1
Dimensions (in): 11.3 x 9.9 x 1.5
ISBN: 1905711603
Dewey Decimal Number: 709
EAN: 9781905711604
ASIN: 1905711603
Publication Date: April 1, 2010
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Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) is one of the greatest figures in Western art. Revered for his bold, expressionist paintings, he is also admired as a prodigious and eloquent letter writer. His correspondence displays a remarkable literary gift and an ability to communicate his ideas and feelings about nature, art, and life in direct, emotive language.
Illustrated with works of art and letters that demonstrate Van Gogh’s abiding preoccupations--the role of color in painting, the cycles of nature, and friendship, for example--this fascinating book explores the correspondence as a self-portrait of the artist and the man.
The letter-sketches that Van Gogh used to describe completed works or those in progress are reproduced here alongside the finished paintings or drawings, providing a unique insight into his artistic development. Drawing on new and extensive research, leading authorities on Van Gogh reveal how the letters enhance and shape our view of this modern master.
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excellent catalogue of Van Gogh art works and related letters April 9, 2010
Ivor E. Zetler (Sydney Australia)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
While it is estimated that Van Gogh wrote around 2000 letters, only 819 are known to exist now. 90% of these documents are housed in the Amsterdam Van Gogh Museum. This book is a catalogue of a recent London Royal Academy exhibition that links the artist's letters with his paintings and drawings.
There are a number of illustrations of the letters in varying grades of magnification. Normally there are sketches on these letters of a projected complete work. In this exhibition the associated drawing or painting is also featured. There are a number of completed works illustrated without any accompanying letter but the annotations make reference to Van Gogh's writings about these paintings or drawings in the letters. A total 154 exhibits (including the artist's last and unfinished letter) are presented in this book.
While some of the art works are familiar, many are from uncommon sources and would be a pleasant surprize for all but experts on the artist. It is to be noted that this exhibition was related to the publication of the complete letters by Thames and Hudson (also visible on the internet); that highly praised multivolume set is very expensive and bulky. As with most Royal Academy publications, the general printing and quality of the color reproductions are excellent. A must for Van Gogh enthusiasts.
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