Vincent Van Gogh As Seen By Himself
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A richly curated art biography, this volume presents the life and inner world of one of history's most iconic painters through the most intimate lens possible — his own words and self-portraits. Drawing on Van Gogh's prolific correspondence and his remarkable series of self-examinations in paint, it chronicles the artist's psychological struggles, passionate creative vision, and relentless pursuit of artistic truth. Dr. Linner's approach illustrates how Van Gogh's self-portraits functioned not merely as artistic exercises but as a form of self-analysis, offering a window into his evolving mental and emotional states across the years. The tone is both scholarly and deeply humanizing, grounding clinical observation in genuine empathy for the man behind the myth. The result is a compelling portrait of genius and vulnerability that speaks powerfully to anyone seeking to understand Van Gogh beyond the legend.
Author: Dr. Med. Petra Linner
Format: Hardback
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A richly curated art biography, this volume presents the life and inner world of one of history's most iconic painters through the most intimate lens possible — his own words and self-portraits. Drawing on Van Gogh's prolific correspondence and his remarkable series of self-examinations in paint, it chronicles the artist's psychological struggles, passionate creative vision, and relentless pursuit of artistic truth. Dr. Linner's approach illustrates how Van Gogh's self-portraits functioned not merely as artistic exercises but as a form of self-analysis, offering a window into his evolving mental and emotional states across the years. The tone is both scholarly and deeply humanizing, grounding clinical observation in genuine empathy for the man behind the myth. The result is a compelling portrait of genius and vulnerability that speaks powerfully to anyone seeking to understand Van Gogh beyond the legend.