Vincent van Gogh : his life in art / edited by David Bomford ; with essays by Nienke Bakker, Renske Suijver, Renske Cohen Tervaert ; contributions by Helga K. Aurisch, Laura Minton, Dena M. Woodall.
Publisher:
The Museum of Fine ArtsHouston,
Copyright Date:
2019
Description:
171 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), portraits ; 30 x 25 cm
"This book was published to accompany the exhibition Vincent van Gogh: His Life in Art, presented at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, March 10 through June 27, 2019. The exhibition was organized in collaboration with the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam; the Kroller-Muller Museum, Otterlo; and the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston." Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Foreword / by Gary Tinterow -- Acknowledgments / by David Bomford -- "Vincent van Gogh-His Life in Art" / by Nienke Bakker -- "Family Matters: The History of the Van Gogh Museum and Its Collection" / by Renske Suijver -- "The Vincent van Gogh Collection: The Beating Heart of the Kroller-Muller Museum" / by Renske Cohen Tervaert -- Plates, with entries / by David Bomford, Helga K. Aurisch, and Dena Woodall -- Chronology / by Laura Minton
Summary:
"Featuring about 50 works by Vincent van Gogh, from his early drawings to his later iconic paintings, this catalogue traces the artist's life, the development of his art, and his significant legacy"-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.