Van Gogh's Journey: Utopia, Zeitgeist, and Art of the Late 19th Century: Utopia, Zeitgeist, and Art of the Late 19th Century

Author: Carol Zemel
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Publish Date: 2001-01-01
Features: This book begins with Van Gogh in 1882, when he was striving to establish himself as a professional painter in The Hague, and concludes with Van Gogh in Auvers in 1890, shortly before his death, working on pieces for avant-garde exhibitions and middle-class patrons. Each chapter features familiar characters, including the painter himself and his peers, but also highlights another category of individuals—prostitutes, craftsmen, sisters, dealers, doctors, and country gentlemen. This approach expands the social stage and reflects the subjects Van Gogh depicted as well as the experiences of the general public.