Van Gogh: Artist in Focus (Artists in Focus)

Over the course of his tumultuous life, Vincent Van Gogh (1853-1890) created magnificent and enduring paintings, familiar the world over. This extraordinary popularity is even more remarkable considering that he sold only one work during his lifetime. This book, which features works from the outstanding collections of the Art Institute of Chicago, offers a fresh look at his exceptional paintings and illuminates the passion behind his fiery genius.The book accompanies "Van Gogh and Gauguin: The Studio of the South, " a major exhibition organized by the Art Institute of Chicago with the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam. Like the three previous titles in the Artists in Focus series, this book will appeal to a wide audience.Belinda Thomson is the author of 'Van Gogh: Artist in Focus (Artists in Focus)', published 2001 under ISBN 9780810967380 and ISBN 0810967383.