The Van Gogh Sisters

Willem-Jan Verlinden

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Thames & Hudson
01 April 2021

History of art & design styles: c 1800 to c 1900; Biography; Biography: arts & entertainment

The lively and revealing correspondence that Vincent van Gogh maintained with his art-dealer brother Theo is famous as a source of insight into the mind of one of the most celebrated artists of all time. But what of Anna, Lies and Willemien van Gogh, with whom Vincent had intimate and sometimes turbulent relationships? It was an argument with his oldest sister, Anna, in the aftermath of their father's death that provoked Vincent to leave the Netherlands and never return.

The Van Gogh siblings grew up at a time when long-distance travel by train first became possible. As each went their own way, following work and study to London, Paris, Brussels and beyond, they maintained the close relationships forged in their youth in the Netherland's idyllic countryside by sending candid and personal letters. In this thoughtful and unprecedented biographical history, Willem-Jan Verlinden delves into previously unpublished correspondence in the Van Gogh family archives to bring Vincent's three sisters out from their brothers' shadow, poignantly portraying their dreams, disappointments and grief. The oldest sister, Anna, worked as a governess in England as a young woman before marrying a Dutch industrialist. The second sister, Lies, fell into poverty in spite of her literary aspirations and was forced to sell many of her brother's paintings. Willemien, the third sister, was an active participant in the first feminist wave. She visited the studio of Edgar Degas in Paris with Theo and discussed art enthusiastically with her painter brother. She and Vincent also shared their struggles with mental health, which for Willemien resulted in institutionalization for the second half of her life.

With great clarity and empathy, The Van Gogh Sisters captures a moment of profound social, economic and artistic change. The sisters' intimate discussions of poetry and books, love, personal ambition and the opportunities afforded them broaden our understanding of this dramatic era in European history when the feminist movement was emergent and idealists of all stripes climbed the barricades in pursuit of revolution.

With 132 illustrations, 21 in colour

By: Willem-Jan Verlinden
Imprint: Thames & Hudson
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 153mm,
Weight: 620g
ISBN: 9780500023600
ISBN 10: 0500023603
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 01 April 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Willem-Jan Verlinden was born in the Netherlands and studied art history in Leiden. He has worked for a number of museums and art foundations and is the co-author, with Kristine Gorenhart, of How I Love London: Walking Through Vincent Van Gogh's London.

Reviews for The Van Gogh Sisters

'In 'The Van Gogh Sisters' we see Van Gogh's story through the eyes and voices of the young women in his family circle. Their distinctive perspective offers valuable insights into Van Gogh's values and family life and enables the sisters to step forward in their own right' - Carol Jacobi, Curator, Tate 'An interior look at the sisters' challenges and desires ... compelling and intimate' - Hyperallergic 'Gives insights into the tragedy and turmoil of [the sisters'] lives' - Observer

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