{"product_id":"my-friend-van-gogh-paperback","title":"My Friend Van Gogh - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eÉmile Bernard\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMartin Bailey\u003c\/b\u003e (Introduction by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn intimate testament to the power of friendship between two creative forces\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"I exaggerate, I sometimes make changes to the subject, but I still don't invent the whole of painting; on the contrary, I find it ready-made--but to be untangled--in the real world.\" --Vincent van Gogh to Émile Bernard \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The painter and poet Émile Bernard's firsthand account of the beloved painter Vincent van Gogh's life offers deep perspective into the Dutch artist's process, artistic preoccupations, and difficulties. In the 1890s, Bernard penned prefaces for collections of letters from Van Gogh, some of which were published while others were not. In 1911, Bernard gathered together these prefaces for a new publication, to which he also contributed a new introductory text, of the artist's letters and sketches which he enclosed in his correspondence. This volume comprises these prefaces, published in English for the first time, as well as a selection of letters from Van Gogh to Bernard. In addition to including biographical details and reflections on art and friendship, Bernard chronicles his attempts to have Van Gogh's work recognized after his death. Shedding light on the artistic community they inhabited, he also discusses notable figures such as Claude Monet and Paul Gauguin. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Letters written by Van Gogh to a young Bernard further highlight the significance of the friendship between the two men. Van Gogh's words of advice to Bernard as well as ruminations on his own practice, inspirations, and creative struggles are revealed in these pages. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Introduced by Van Gogh specialist Martin Bailey, these texts present a sensitive and discerning portrait of the artist that goes beyond his reputation as a troubled genius.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eÉmile Bernard (1868-1941) was a French painter and writer known for his contributions to cloisonnism--a post-impressionist style defined by flat plains of bold color and distinct outlines--and his friendships with Vincent van Gogh, Paul Gauguin, Odilon Redon, and Paul Cezanne. He was also a prolific writer of art criticism and poetry: he published his correspondence with Van Gogh and other artists and founded and edited the review \u003ci\u003eLa Rénovation esthétique\u003c\/i\u003e. His works are held in museums worldwide. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMartin Bailey is a London-based van Gogh specialist. His recent books include \u003ci\u003eThe Sunflowers Are Mine: The Story of van Gogh's Masterpiece\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eStudio of the South: Van Gogh in Provence\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLiving with Vincent van Gogh: The Homes and Landscapes that Shaped the Artist\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eStarry Night: Van Gogh at the Asylum\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eVan Gogh's Finale: Auvers and the Artist's Rise to Fame\u003c\/i\u003e. He has curated a number of van Gogh exhibitions, most recently \u003ci\u003eVan Gogh and Britain\u003c\/i\u003e at London's Tate Britain. Bailey is a correspondent for \u003ci\u003eThe Art Newspaper\u003c\/i\u003e and writes a weekly blog on van Gogh.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 112\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.39 x 6.93 x 4.17 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 12, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42726393905215,"sku":"9781644231197","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/de888004fdc36fec956e6838bcaf0a03.webp?v=1765110587","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/my-friend-van-gogh-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}