Portrait of an Artist: Vincent van Gogh
Discover the Artist Behind the Masterpieces
by Lucy Brownridge
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Pub Date Sep 03 2019 | Archive Date Sep 26 2019
Quarto Publishing Group - Wide Eyed Editions | Wide Eyed Editions
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Description
★★★★★ - visually stunning account of Van Gogh's life
★★★★★ - Perfect introduction to the artist and his work
★★★★★ - A wonderful resource for parents and teachers.
★★★★★ - sensitively written
Vincent van Gogh was born in the Netherlands and today is one of the world's best-loved painters. But during his lifetime, Van Gogh struggled to find fame and fortune through his art, making very little money from his paintings, which now sell for millions of dollars. This book tells the story of Van Gogh's life through his own artworks, and shows how he came to create some of the most famous paintings in the world, including the Sunflowers and Starry Night. Learn about the importance of brotherly love, his struggle to find the right path and the lasting impact he had on the history of art in this book that brings his work to life.
A Van Gogh masterpiece is featured on every spread. This art story also includes a closer look at 10 of Van Gogh's masterpieces at the back.
'A thoughtful and colourful biography' - Kirkus
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781786036469 |
| PRICE | $16.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 32 |
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