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Vincent van Goghone of the 19th century's most brilliant artistswill forever be remembered as the Dutchman who cut off his ear. But this incident only underscores the passion that consumed hima passion that, when he took up painting at age 27, infused his work. Whether painting a portrait, a landscape, or a still life, Van Gogh sought to capture the vibrant spirit of his subject. It didn't matter that others found his work too unconventional. Van Gogh persevered. And as he moved from the cold climate of Holland to balmy southern France, he pioneered a new technique and style. In a career spanning only a decade, Van Gogh painted many great works, yet fame eluded him. This lack of recognition increased his self-doubts and bitter disappointments. Today, however, Van Gogh stands as a giant among artists.Product Identifiers
PublisherRandom House Children's Books
ISBN-100385328060
ISBN-139780385328067
eBay Product ID (ePID)1819909
Product Key Features
Book TitleVincent Van Gogh : Portrait of an Artist
Number of Pages144 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicIndividual Artists / General, Biography & Autobiography / Art
Publication Year2001
IllustratorYes
GenreArt, Juvenile Nonfiction
AuthorSandra Jordan, Jan Greenberg
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight13.5 Oz
Item Length9.5 in
Item Width6.4 in
Additional Product Features
Dewey Edition21
Age Range10-Up
Grade fromFifth Grade
Lccn00-031850
Target AudienceElementary/High School
Educational LevelHigh School, Elementary School
Grade toUp
Dewey Decimal759.9492
Lc Classification NumberNd653.G7v535 2001