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The real van Gogh : the artist and his letters
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The real van Gogh : the artist and his letters

by Ann Dumas

This work explores the life and career of Vincent van Gogh through his correspondence. It analyses his letters as a form of self-portraiture, offering insight into the artist's development and personal experiences alongside his expressionist paintings.

Accession 19798 ISBN 9781905711611 Publisher Royal Academy of Arts (Great Britain)
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