{"product_id":"illustrated-provence-letters-of-van-gogh-hardcover","title":"Illustrated Provence Letters of Van Gogh - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMartin Bailey\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e'I cannot help that my pictures do not sell. Nevertheless, the time will come when people will see that they are worth more than the price of the paint ...' \u003c\/i\u003eVincent van Gogh\u003c\/b\u003eDiscover the moving story of Vincent van Gogh, with his artistic genius and emotional torment told through personal letters, sketches and paintings in this beautiful reissue of a previous bestseller.Vincent van Gogh's letters are a written testimony to the artist's struggle to survive and work. This fascinating book's combination of deeply personal letters alongside rough sketches and finished paintings gives an intimate insight into the painter's domestic life in Arles and Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, his spiritual torment and the creative process. \u003ci\u003eThe Illustrated Provence Letters of Van Gogh\u003c\/i\u003e engages with the mind of the artist, reflecting his close bond with his brother and closest companion Theo, his relationship with fellow artists and friends, his ongoing struggle with mental illness, and his passion for art. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMartin Bailey's introduction provides essential background information about Vincent's early life, setting the period in Provence in perspective. Biographical notes about the recipients of Vincent's letters are provided as well as a guide for visitors to those places painted by Van Gogh.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMartin Bailey is a leading Van Gogh specialist and investigative reporter for \u003ci\u003eThe Art Newspaper. He has curated several exhibitions, including Tate Britain's 2019 show \u003ci\u003eVan Gogh and Britain. His most recent books are \u003ci\u003eThe Sunflowers are Mine: The Story of Van Gogh's Masterpiece; \u003ci\u003eStudio of the South: Van Gogh in Provence; \u003ci\u003eStarry Night: Van Gogh at the Asylum; and \u003ci\u003eLiving with Vincent van Gogh: The Homes \u0026amp; Landscapes that shaped the Artist.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 7.8 x 10.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 04, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51764162658592,"sku":"9781849946582","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/e7d837c6dcc8210c134705a650af30b9.webp?v=1780244417","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/illustrated-provence-letters-of-van-gogh-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}