Vincent: a graphic biography

Abstract

"'I know for sure that painting is in the very marrow of my bones.' The life of Van Gogh has gone down in legend -- he was irascible and short-tempered, hugely passionate and emotional, absurdly talented and, for most of his lifetime, notoriously misunderstood. And yet today we see Van Gogh as one of the most inventive, influential and admired painters of all time. Taking us through his short but explosive life, this graphic novel paints a vivid picture of Van Gogh's unusual youth, his famous early failures, his discovery of a new style of painting, his tragic death, and the meteoric artistic legacy that followed. For those looking for an introduction to this incredible artist, or searching for a fresh take on his story -- this is Vincent Van Gogh's life as you've never seen it before" -- Provided by publisher.