Who was Vincent van Gogh? / by Paula Manzanero ; illustrated by Gregory Copeland.
"Today, Vincent Van Gogh is one of the most famous artists of all time. During his lifetime, he sold just one painting. This misunderstood painter was passionate about his craft and created over 2,100 pieces of art in just over a decade before he passed away at the age of thirty-seven. Bold shades of blue and yellow, dramatically thick paint application, and heavy brush strokes define Vincent's pieces that are now adored by millions of people all over the world. In his brief life, Vincent was an often lonely person who struggled with his mental health. Yet he was always supported by his brother Theo, who encouraged Vincent as he pursued his dreams of being a painter. Much of what we know about Vincent today is thanks to the hundreds of letters from him that Theo kept safe"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9798217140916
- ISBN: 9780448489575
- ISBN: 0448489570
- ISBN: 9798896595892
- Physical Description: 107 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
- Edition: First edition
- Publisher: New York, New York : Penguin Workshop, 2025.
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- General Note:
- Publisher, dates, and paging may vary.
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 106-107).
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Who was Vincent van Gogh? -- Early days -- Becoming an artist -- Vincent and Theo in Paris -- Arles -- Self-portrait with Bandaged Ear -- Seventy paintings in seventy days -- The end, but also a beginning.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Library | JUV BIO VAN (Text) | 37810460013831 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
