Who was Vincent van Gogh?

"Today, Vincent Van Gogh is one of the most famous artists of alltime. During his lifetime, he sold just one painting. This misunderstood painter was passionate about his craft and created over 2,100 pieces of art in just over a decade before he passed away at the ageof thirty-seven. Bold shades of...

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Main Author: Manzanero, Paula, 1962- (Author)
Other Authors: Copeland, Gregory (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York, New York : Penguin Workshop, 2025.
Series:Who was-- ?
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Summary:"Today, Vincent Van Gogh is one of the most famous artists of alltime. During his lifetime, he sold just one painting. This misunderstood painter was passionate about his craft and created over 2,100 pieces of art in just over a decade before he passed away at the ageof thirty-seven. Bold shades of blue and yellow, dramatically thickpaint application, and heavy brush strokes define Vincent's pieces that are now adored by millions of people all over the world. In hisbrief life, Vincent was an often lonely person who struggled with his mental health. Yet he was always supported by his brother Theo, who encouraged Vincent as he pursued his dreams of being a painter. Much of what we know about Vincent today is thanks to the hundreds of letters from him that Theo kept safe"--
Physical Description:107 pages : illustrations, maps ; 21 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 106-107).
ISBN:9798217140916
9780448489575
0448489570
Author Notes:Paula K. Manzanero is the director of Who HQ and Nonfiction Publishing at Penguin Workshop and is a children's book author.