Today, the works of
Vincent van Gogh
(1853–1890) are among the most well known and celebrated in the world. In paintings such as
Sunflowers
,
The Starry Night
, and
Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear
, we recognize an artist
uniquely dexterous in the representation of texture and mood, light and place
.
Yet in his lifetime, van Gogh battled not only the disinterest of his contemporary audience but also
devastating bouts of mental illness
. His episodes of depression and anxiety would eventually claim his life, when, in 1890, he committed suicide shortly after his 37th birthday.
This comprehensive study of Vincent van Gogh
offers a complete catalogue of his 871 paintings
alongside writings and essays
, charting the life and work of a master who continues to tower over art to this day.