Starry Night: Van Gogh at the Asylum

Starry Night is a fascinating, illustrated account of Van Gogh's time at the asylum in Saint-Remy, where he created some of his most iconic pieces of art. This book examines his time there, from the struggles that sent him to the asylum to the creative inspiration he found. It provides an essential insight into the mind of a flawed genius and is indispensable for those who wish to understand the life of one of the most talented and brilliant artists to have put paintbrush to canvas.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 02 August 2022
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd

Starry Night is a captivating and richly illustrated account of Van Gogh's time spent at the asylum in Saint-Remy, during which he produced some of his most iconic works of art. Despite the hardships of ill health and his confinement in the asylum, Van Gogh continued to create a series of masterpieces, including cypresses, wheat fields, olive groves, and sunsets. This fascinating and insightful work by arts journalist and Van Gogh specialist Martin Bailey delves into his time there, from the struggles that led him to the asylum to the remarkable creative inspiration he found within its walls.

He wrote sparingly about his asylum experiences in letters to his brother Theo, and this book aims to provide a glimpse into the daily life behind the walls of Saint-Paul-de-Mausole asylum. It offers a fresh perspective on Van Gogh, utilizing newly discovered material to shed light on his life and work. Starry Night is an essential insight into the mind of a flawed genius, and it is indispensable for anyone seeking to understand the life and artistic journey of one of the most talented and brilliant artists in history.

Weight: 806g
Dimension: 245 x 193 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780711277311