The Essential Vincent Van Gogh

Vincent Van Gogh died a gruesome death at the age of 37, after a life of misery and loneliness. How did this son of a clergyman, who once dreamed of following in his father's footsteps, come to be one of the world's most beloved artists? The mysteries that surround Van Gogh's life and career are addressed in this insightful and informative volume, one of the first four of a series.