This is the story of one of the world' s most iconic images. Martin Bailey explains why Van Gogh painted a series of sunflower still lifes in Provence. He then explores the subsequent adventures of the seven pictures, and their influence on modern art. Through the Sunflowers, we gain fresh insights into Van Gogh' s life and his path to fame. Based on original research, the book is packed with discoveries - throwing new light on the legendary artist.
By:
Martin Bailey
Imprint: Frances Lincoln Publisher
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 198mm,
Width: 129mm,
Weight: 500g
ISBN: 9781836002697
ISBN 10: 1836002696
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 04 February 2025
Audience:
General/trade
,
ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Preface Introduction: ‘Nothing but large Sunflowers’ part i: the artist’s lifetime 1. Montmartre 2. The Yellow House 3. Still Lifes 4. Encounter with Gauguin 5. The Painter of Sunflowers 6. Drama in Arles 7. Triptych 8. Final Canvas part ii: subsequent adventures 9. Seeds to Tahiti 10. First Buyers 11. Munich 12. London 13. Tokyo 14. Lausanne, Ashiya, Philadelphia & Amsterdam 15. They are Ours The Seven Sunflower Paintings Chronology Endnotes Bibliography Index Picture Credits Acknowledgements
MARTIN BAILEY is a leading specialist on Van Goghand an arts journalist. He is a London-based correspondent for The Art Newspaper. Bailey has curated several exhibitions on Van Gogh including one at Tate Britain in 2019. His books include The Sunflowers Are Mine: The Story of Van Gogh's Masterpiece, Studio of the South: Van Gogh in Provence,Starry Night: Van Gogh at the Asylum and Van Gogh's Finale:Auvers and the Artist's Rise to Fame.
