Van Gogh: A Self-Portrait. Letters Revealing His Life as a Painter. Selected by W.H. Auden.

[Art Letters] Van Gogh, Vincent.

Published by New York Graphic Society, 1961

About this Item

A Near Fine copy in a Near Fine unclipped dust jacket, with a small closed edge tear to front panel and touch of wear to spine. The poet W.H. Auden selected this collection of Van Gogh's personal letters on those which addressed the most important fact of his life: that he was a painter of pictures--pictures that changed the direction of modern art. This selection are confined to Van Gogh's reflections on the art of painting and the problems of being a painter. The letters to his family members are included insofar as they reflect on his life as a painter. Illustrated with 8 tipped-in color plates of paintings and 24 drawings in black and white. Seller Inventory # 23858

Bibliographic Details

Title: Van Gogh: A Self-Portrait. Letters Revealing...

Publisher: New York Graphic Society

Publication Date: 1961

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

Edition: 1st Edition