A beautifully told art story for children, looking at Vincent van Gogh's life through his masterpieces. Accompanied by stunning original illustrations from Edith Carron.
- visually stunning account of Van Gogh's life
- Perfect introduction to the artist and his work
- A wonderful resource for parents and teachers.
- sensitively written
Vincent van Gogh was born in the Netherlands and today is one of the world's best-loved painters. But during his lifetime, Van Gogh struggled to find fame and fortune through his art, making very little money from his paintings, which now sell for millions of dollars. This book tells the story of Van Gogh's life through his own artworks, and shows how he came to create some of the most famous paintings in the world, including the Sunflowers and Starry Night . Learn about the importance of brotherly love, his struggle to find the right path and the lasting impact he had on the history of art in this book that brings his work to life.
A Van Gogh masterpiece is featured on every spread. This art story also includes a closer look at 10 of Van Gogh's masterpieces at the back.
'A thoughtful and colourful biography' - Kirkus
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The second book in a fabulous new magical, middle-grade series filled with adventure, wonder and wildness,
This is Book 1 in the Portrait of An Artist Series. See all Portrait of An Artist books here.
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Hanna Konola is a graphic artist based in Helsinki, Finland. She creates visuals for textiles, products, packaging, editorial and spaces for clients in Europe, Asia and US. She divides her time between commercial projects and personal artistic practice.
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