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Vincent: A Graphic Biography

A Graphic Biography

Simon Elliott author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Quarto Publishing PLC

Published:8th Aug '24

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'I know for sure that I have an instinct for colour, and painting is in the very marrow of my bones'

The life of Van Gogh has gone down in legend as the archetypal artist’s existence. He was irascible and short-tempered, hugely passionate and emotional, absurdly talented and, for most of his lifetime, notoriously misunderstood and under-appreciated. And yet today, we see him as one of the most inventive, influential and admired painters of the entire Western canon, if not a genius.

Taking us through his short but explosive life, this graphic novel paints a vivid picture of Van Gogh’s unusual youth, his famous early failures, his discovery of a new style of painting, his tragic suicide, and the meteoric artistic legacy that followed.

For those looking for an introduction to this incredible artist, or searching for a fresh take on his story – this is Vincent Van Gogh’s life as you’ve never seen it before.

"A simply impressive and novel presentation on the tragic life and career of the artist Vincent Van Gogh."

* Midwest Book Revi

ISBN: 9780711294967

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 750g

160 pages