A Short Biography of Vincent van Gogh

• Written by Susan DeLand

• Product Type: Biography, Hardcover
• 32 pages
• Publication Date: May 11, 2017
• Shipping Dimensions: 6.8 × 4.3 × 0.25 inches
  (17.3 × 10.9 × 0.6 cm)
• Shipping Weight: 0.25 lb (4.0 oz; 113 g)
• SKU010003297 | ISBN: 9781944038113

Vincent van Gogh (born March 30, 1853, Zundert, Netherlands—died July 29, 1890, Auvers-sur-Oise, near Paris, France) was a Dutch post-impressionist painter who posthumously became one of the most famous and influential figures in the history of Western art.

In a decade, he created about 2,100 artworks, including around 860 oil paintings, most of which date from the last two years of his life. They include landscapes, still lifes, portraits and self-portraits, and are characterized by bold colors and dramatic, impulsive and expressive brushwork that contributed to the foundations of modern art. He was not commercially successful, and his death at 37 came after years of mental illness, depression and poverty.

The Short Biographies series by Applewood Books features short, intriguing, and entertaining biographies of world-renowned figures. Each beautiful hardcover book includes an interesting retelling of a single person's life, suitable for young adults and adults alike. These little gems will become beloved souvenirs of a favorite artist or a memorable trip to the museum.

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