Van Gogh in Auvers-Sur-Oise: His Final Months

A landmark publication tracing the final months of Van Goghs life, "Van Gogh in Auvers-sur-Oise: His Final Months" offers a unique and impressive overview of the paintings and drawings created by the artist during the last seventy days of his life. The book highlights his artistic ambitions and mental state, explores the Auvers landscape, and includes illustrations of his works and those of his contemporaries and predecessors.

Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 01 June 2023
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Van Gogh in Auvers-sur-Oise: His Final Months is a groundbreaking publication that delves into the final months of the renowned artist Vincent van Gogh's life. Spanning a mere seventy days, van Gogh created an astounding seventy-four paintings and over thirty drawings during this intense and productive period, culminating in his tragic self-inflicted death on July 29, 1890. While his masterpieces such as the Portrait of Dr. Gachet, The Church at Auvers, and Wheatfield with Crows are widely celebrated, this lesser-known segment of his oeuvre deserves greater recognition.

The book follows van Gogh's journey from his arrival in Auvers-Sur-Oise, filled with hope and fresh ambitions, to his final weeks. Expert essays by leading Van Gogh specialists shed light on his artistic aspirations and mental state during this crucial phase. They explore his exploration of the Auvers landscape, his exquisite flower still-lifes, portraits, and panoramic landscapes, as well as the role played by his drawings in his artistic process. Furthermore, the book delves into van Gogh's artistic reputation at the time of his death and in the years that followed.

In addition to the Auvers paintings, the book is lavishly illustrated with drawings, sketches, historical photographs, and detailed maps of the places where van Gogh worked. It also features related works by contemporaries and predecessors whom van Gogh admired. This comprehensive volume provides a deep and insightful exploration of van Gogh's final artistic endeavors, shedding light on his remarkable talent and the profound impact he left on the world of art.

Weight: 1688g
Dimension: 248 x 304 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780500026731