| Description |
240 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 228-229) and index. |
| Contents |
pt. 1. The artist's lifetime. Montmartre -- The yellow house -- Still lifes -- Encounter with Gauguin -- The painter of sunflowers -- Drama in Arles -- Triptych -- Final canvas -- pt. 2. Subsequent adventures. Seeds to Tahiti -- First buyers -- Munich -- London -- Tokyo -- Lausanne, Ashiya, Philadelphia & Amsterdam -- They are ours. |
| Summary |
This is the story of one of the world's most iconic images. Leading British specialist on Van Gogh, Martin Bailey explains how and why Van Gogh painted a series of sunflower still lifes in Provence. He then explores the subsequent adventures of the seven pictures and their impact on artists including Gustav Klimt and Henri Matisse. Based on original research, the book presents a fresh view of this most legendary artist. |
| Subject |
Gogh, Vincent van, 1853-1890 -- Criticism and interpretation.
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Gogh, Vincent van, 1853-1890. Sunflowers.
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Sunflowers in art.
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| Added Author |
Gogh, Vincent van, 1853-1890.
Works. Selections.
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| ISBN |
9780711232983 (hardback) |
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0711232989 (hardback) |
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