Van Gogh - A Retrospective

Edited by Susan Alyson Stein

Van Gogh: A Retrospective tells the story of the great Dutch artist as a single volume has never told it before, illuminating His work with a fascinating selection of primary texts, including summer Van Gogh's letters. In 125 superbe color reproductions and 103 black-and-white Illustrations, the struggles and triumphs of Van Gogh's art are surveyed from the early dark landscapes and paintings of Dutch and Belgian laborers to the bright, intense visions of Paris, Arles, Saint Rémy, and Auvers, where he took his life. Complementing the works are pertinent photographs from the period and portraits of the artist by to Toulouse-Lautrec, Emilie Bernard, Paul Ganguin and others.

The literary part of this unique book traces Van Gogh's life and achievements through the eyes of critics, poets and friends... Included are letters From his brother Theo semi Colin commentary is by Surat, Gauguin, Bernard, Denis, Signac, and other contemporary artists. And appreciati