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Book

Vincent and Theo : the Van Gogh brothers

Call Numbers

  • 920 H4666 (CEN)
  • 920 H4666 TEEN (OSH)

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Edition

First edition.

Publication Information

New York : Godwin Books / Henry Holt and Company, 2017.

Physical Description

454 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm

Summary

The deep and enduring friendship between Vincent and Theo Van Gogh shaped both brothers' lives. They shared everything, swapping stories of lovers and friends, successes and disappointments, dreams and ambitions. Heiligman draws on the letters Vincent wrote to Theo during his lifetime to weave a tale of two lives intertwined as Theo supported Vincent's struggles to find his path in life.

Contents

  • Threshold
  • Entresol: A glimpse into the future
  • Beginnings (1852-1872)
  • Dangers (1873-1875)
  • Missteps, stumbles (1875-1879)
  • Fissures (1879-1890)
  • The quest (1880-1882)
  • Storms (1882-1883)
  • Endings and beginnings (1884-1885)
  • An expanded palette (1885-1887)
  • Bonds (1887-1888)
  • Passions (1888)
  • Abundances (1888-1889)
  • Futures (1890)
  • A sense of the finite (1890)
  • Remains (1890-1891)
  • Exit
  • People
  • Vincent and Theo's journey.

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