Description: My Friend Van Gogh, Paperback by Bernard, Émile; Bailey, Martin (INT), ISBN 1644231190, ISBN-13 9781644231197, Brand New, Free shipping in the US An intimate testament to the power of friendship between two creative forces “I exaggerate, I sometimes make changes to the subject, but I still don’t invent the whole of painting; on the contrary, I find it ready-made—but to be untangled—in the real world.” —Vincent van Gogh to Émile Bernard The painter and poet Émile Bernard’s firsthand account of the beloved painter Vincent van Gogh’s life offers deep perspective into the Dutch artist’s process, artistic preoccupations, and difficulties. In the 1890s, Bernard penned prefaces for collections of letters from Van Gogh, some of which were published while others were not. In 1911, Bernard gathered together these prefaces for a new publication, to which he also contributed a new introductory text, of the artist’s letters and sketches which he enclosed in his correspondence. This volume comprises these prefaces, published in English for the first time, as well as a selection of letters from Van Gogh to Bernard. In addition to including biographical details and reflections on art and friendship, Bernard chronicles his attempts to have Van Gogh’s work recognized after his death. Shedding light on the artistic community they inhabited, he also discusses notable figures such as Claude Monet and Paul Gauguin. Letters written by Van Gogh to a young Bernard further highlight the significance of the friendship between the two men. Van Gogh’s words of advice to Bernard as well as ruminations on his own practice, inspirations, and creative struggles are revealed in these pages. Introduced by Van Gogh specialist Martin Bailey, these texts present a sensitive and discerning portrait of the artist that goes beyond his reputation as a troubled genius.
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Book Title: My Friend Van Gogh
Number of Pages: 96 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Zwirner Books, David
Topic: Letters, General
Item Height: 0.5 in
Publication Year: 2024
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Art, Literary Collections
Item Weight: 4 Oz
Item Length: 6.9 in
Author: Émile Bernard
Item Width: 4.2 in
Book Series: Ekphrasis Ser.
Format: Trade Paperback
