The letters of Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh • 1918 • Touchstone
- Author
- Vincent van Gogh
- First published
- 1918
- Publisher
- Touchstone
- Genres
- Art · Biography
- ISBN
- 9782070720293
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The correspondence of Vincent van Gogh, first compiled and published in 1914 by his sister-in-law Jo van Gogh-Bonger, serves as one of the most intimate records of an artist’s inner life. The letters, written primarily to his brother Theo, span from his early years in the Netherlands to his final days in Auvers-sur-Oise, documenting his evolving aesthetic theories, his struggle with mental health, and the profound isolation that defined his professional journey.
This specific edition represents the ongoing efforts to translate and curate these documents for a global audience, maintaining the raw, epistolary format that has captivated readers for over a century. The design and presentation prioritize clarity to allow Van Gogh's original voice—marked by intellectual curiosity and emotional intensity—to remain the focal point, reflecting a scholarly commitment to preserving his legacy without romanticizing the often difficult circumstances under which the words were originally penned.
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