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Vincent van Gogh: The Starry Night (PB)
By Richard Thomson
Instantly recognizable and one of the most iconic images in modern culture, Vincent van Gogh's The Starry Night of 1889 draws thousands of visitors everyday to The Museum of Modern Art. Yet few viewers are familiar with the story behind this unlikely masterpiece, one of the many paintings the artist produced during his stay at a mental hospital in Saint-Rémy, in the south of France.
This volume—the latest is a series featuring important artists and favorite works in the Museum's collection—provides an in depth look at the artist's career and the making of this luminous painting. An essay by distinguished art historian Richard Thompson discusses the painting within the context of its creation, bringing together Van Gogh's own correspondence, the Parisian art scene of his time, and an exploration of the artist's technique and style.
Featuring sumptuous details that offer close observation of the artist's technique, and dozens of images of comparable works and influences, Vincent van Gogh: The Starry Night is an indispensable guide to one of the most famous paintings of the modern period. This books is also available in digital format from the iBookstore. Click here to preview and purchase.
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