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OverviewA 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Martin BaileyPublisher: Quarto Publishing PLC Imprint: Frances Lincoln Dimensions: Width: 12.90cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 19.80cm Weight: 0.350kg ISBN: 9781836003144ISBN 10: 1836003145 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 17 October 2024 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Not yet available ![]() This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of ContentsPreface Prologue: Interlude in Paris part i: 74 paintings in 70 days 1. First Impressions 2. The Eclectic Doctor 3. Nests 4. Into the Landscape 5. Portrait of Dr Gachet 6. Family Visit 7. Vast Wheatfields 8. Bouquets 9. Portraits 10. Gauguin’s Tropical Dream 11. Day Trip to Paris 12. Double Squares 13. Last Picture part ii: the end 14. Shot 15. Final Hours 16. Funeral 17. Suicide or Murder 18. Theo’s Tragedy part iii: fame & fortunes 19. Birth of a Legend 20. Father and Son 21. Fake? 22. Hidden Portrait 23. Pilgrims to the Inn 24. Today On the Trail of Van Gogh Chronology Endnotes Bibliography Index Acknowledgements Picture CreditsReviewsAuthor InformationMARTIN BAILEY is a leading specialist on Van Goghand an arts journalist. He is a London-based correspondent for The Art Newspaper. Bailey has curated several exhibitions on Van Gogh including one at Tate Britain in 2019. His books include The Sunflowers Are Mine: The Story of Van Gogh's Masterpiece, Studio of the South: Van Gogh in Provence,Starry Night: Van Gogh at the Asylum and Van Gogh's Finale:Auvers and the Artist's Rise to Fame. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |