Full Description
This is the story of one of the world' s most iconic images. Martin Bailey explains why Van Gogh painted a series of sunflower still lifes in Provence. He then explores the subsequent adventures of the seven pictures, and their influence on modern art. Through the Sunflowers, we gain fresh insights into Van Gogh' s life and his path to fame. Based on original research, the book is packed with discoveries - throwing new light on the legendary artist.
Contents
Preface
Introduction: 'Nothing but large Sunflowers'
part i: the artist's lifetime
1. Montmartre
2. The Yellow House
3. Still Lifes
4. Encounter with Gauguin
5. The Painter of Sunflowers
6. Drama in Arles
7. Triptych
8. Final Canvas
part ii: subsequent adventures
9. Seeds to Tahiti
10. First Buyers
11. Munich
12. London
13. Tokyo
14. Lausanne, Ashiya, Philadelphia & Amsterdam
15. They are Ours The Seven Sunflower Paintings
Chronology
Endnotes
Bibliography
Index
Picture Credits
Acknowledgements
