The Letters of a Post-Impressionist : Being the Familiar Correspondence of Vincent Van Gogh

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gogh, Vincent van, 1853-1890

Contributor:

Ludovici, Anthony M. (Anthony Mario), 1882-1971.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Letters of a Post-Impressionist" by Vincent van Gogh is a collection of intimate correspondences written in the late 19th century. This volume features letters primarily exchanged between Van Gogh and his brother, Theo, offering insights into the artist's thoughts on art, life, and his personal struggles. The letters reveal Van Gogh's passion for painting, his dedication to capturing the essence of nature and humanity, and his reflections on his evolving artistic journey. At the start of the collection, Van Gogh expresses his joy in painting and shares his experiences with various artistic techniques. He describes in detail his fascination with color and nature, highlighting a sense of discovery and satisfaction in his progress as an artist. These early letters illustrate his earnest pursuit of artistic mastery, revealing the struggles he faces while trying to express the beauty he perceives in the world around him. The warmth and vulnerability in his words set the tone for a remarkable collection that not only showcases his artistic vision but also provides a glimpse into the complex psyche of one of the most iconic painters in history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Gary Rees, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2012-08-02