A newly identified Van Gogh
Smithsonian magazine reports on a newly identified Vincent van Gogh drawing, made with the simplest materials.
Van Gogh’s ear
Still no consensus about just what Van Gogh did to his ear.
From a Van Gogh letter
“I have never perceived those to whom I have been most attached other than as through a glass, darkly.”
From a Van Gogh letter
“But the painter of the future will be a colourist the like of which has never yet been seen.”
From a Van Gogh letter
“The ride into the village was beautiful.”
From a Van Gogh letter
“At the moment, I can see a splendid effect out of my studio window.”
From a Van Gogh letter
“So you must picture me sitting at my attic window as early as 4 o’clock in the morning ...”
From a Van Gogh letter
He looks at the world and sees paintings.
Van or van
Van Gogh or van Gogh? The Chicago Manual of Style decides for me.
Van Gogh's rec room
A George Bodmer cartoon.
From a van Gogh letter
The religious fervor and sermonizing of van Gogh’s early letters is occasionally interrupted by a passage of perfect description.
From a van Gogh letter
Admire as much as you can, most people don’t admire enough.