Vincent van Gogh

Combines van Gogh's paintings with his own words, describing each work of art and introducing young readers to the concept of color.

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...

Contains 40 color plates, each with an informative commentary about both the painter and his art, plus 27 black and white reproductions.