Vincent Van Gogh
Subtitle: portrait of an artist
By: Jan Greenberg and Sandra Jordan
Contributors: Jordan, Sandra (Sandra Jane Fairfax)
Publisher: Dell Yearling
Published: 2003
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 132
ISBN-13: 9780440419174; 9780329326210
Copyright date: 2001
Subjects: Painters; Juvenile literature; Biography; Artists
Description: Traces the life of 19-century Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh, with excerpts from correspondence with his brother Theo and full-color reproductions from his work. Vincent Van Gogh-one of the nineteenth century's most brilliant artists-will forever be remembered as the Dutchman who cut off his ear. This incident underscores the passion that consumed him, a passion that also infused his work. Whether painting a portrait, a landscape, or a still life, Van Gogh sought to capture the vibrant spirit of his subject. And as he moved from Holland to southern France, he filled his canvases with vivid color and thick, lush brushstrokes that pioneered a new technique and style. Still, fame eluded him. This lack of recognition-over a career spanning a mere decade (from ages twenty-seven to thirty-seven)-fueled his lifelong self-doubt and bitter disappointments. Today, however, Van Gogh's paintings are recognized as masterpieces, and the tormented Dutchman stands as a giant among artists.
Notes: Originally published: New York : Delacorte Press, c2001.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [125]-126) and index.

6.3.

10 & up.

Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Honor, 2002.
Table of contents: title: Map; title: Prologue; title: Brabant boy, 1853-75; title: Vincent in England, 1876-77; title: Missionary, 1879-80; title: In love, 1881-83; title: Vincent the dog, 1883-85; title: Country bumpkin in Paris, 1886-87; title: Vincent and friends, 1887-88; title: Vincent in Aries, 1888-89; title: Aries: "High yellow note," 1888-89; title: St.-Remy: Asylum, 1889-90; title: Auvers-sur-oise: Last refuge, 1890; title: Postscript; title: Biographical time line; title: Museum locations; title: Glossary of artists and terms; title: Notes; title: Bibliography; title: Photography credits; title: Index.