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Vincent's Gardens: Paintings and Drawings by Van Gogh

Vincent's Gardens: Paintings and Drawings by Van Gogh

by RalphSkea (Author)

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    Hardcover 2011

    $14.69
Synopsis

This glorious gift book presents Van Gogh's lifelong love affair with the garden. Illustrated with an extraordinary range of works, from iconic oils such as Irises to exquisite etchings and intimate sketches, the book is a visual feast. The images are illuminated by a sensitive commentary, which augments the well-known facts of Van Gogh's life by exploring the importance of the garden locations he sought out wherever he went.

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Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 112
 Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Published: 14 Feb 2011
ISBN 10: 0500238774
ISBN 13: 9780500238776
Book Overview: A glorious giftbook celebrating Van Gogh's lifelong love affair with the garden

Media Reviews
'Constant, though, is the thrilling intensity of Van Gogh's engagement with the gardens, backyards, parks and allotments he encountered ... teases out all the creative and psychological implications' - The Scotsman
'A fresh perspective on Van Gogh's artistic evolution towards his vibrant and vividly coloured style' - Metro
'The perfect gift for Van Gogh fans and garden lovers alike' - Daily Express
Author Bio
Ralph Skea is a former Senior Lecturer in European Urban Conservation at the University of Dundee, Scotland, and has worked as an architect and town planner. His own paintings have been exhibited widely in Scotland since 1973.