Van Gogh. The Complete Paintings

Vincent van Gogh, one of the most famous and tragic figures of 19th century art, comes back to life with this lush tome featuring all 871 of his paintings and his writings. From Sunflowers to The Starry Night and Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear, enjoy the breadth of van Gogh’s work, which became a touchstone of 20th century art. Hardcover, 8.3 x 10.2 in., 6.45 lb, 752 pages The Complete Paintings of Vincent van Gogh The genius and the angst of a tortured talent Today, the works of Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890) are among the most well known and celebrated in the world. In paintings such as Sunflowers, The Starry Night, and Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear, we recognize an artist uniquely dexterous in the representation of texture and mood, light and place.Yet in his lifetime, van Gogh battled not only the disinterest of his contemporary audience but also devastating bouts of mental illness. His episodes of depression and anxiety would eventually claim his life, when, in 1890, h