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Van Gogh's Finale

Auvers and the Artist's Rise to Fame

Martin Bailey author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Quarto Publishing PLC

Published:21st Sep '21

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A captivating and definitive account of the final days of Van Gogh's life and the incredible story of what followed. 

Divided into three parts, the book first examines the eventful days from the artists’ departure from the asylum in Saint-Remy and arrival in Auvers until the shooting which brought his life to an end. During this time Van Gogh completed 70 paintings in 70 days.

The second part delves deeper into the story of the artist’s death, which has intrigued both experts and the public for years, revealing little-known stories and uncovering overlooked accounts.

We then follow the story of how Van Gogh subsequently rose from relative obscurity to international renown and ultimately fame as one of the most recognisable and popular artists in the world.

Leading Van Gogh specialist Martin Bailey 
writes with insight and intelligence, bringing these fateful days to life with colour and character as well as historical expertise, capturing the real sense of a tragic but meaningful life truly lived.


 

"Stunning" * Daily Mail *
“Bailey makes a judicious, informative and passionate companion for those of us seeking to understand Van Gogh’s last days. Bailey’s masterful familiarity with artist, art and artistic and social setting pays off. The text is effortlessly readable, thoughtful and well-sourced. The images are rich and rewarding. Highly recommended.”  * Alexander Adams Art *

ISBN: 9780711257009

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

240 pages