Vincent Van Gogh

by Adam G. Klein

Dutch Postimpressionist Vincent van Gogh became famous for his use of color, distinctive brushstrokes, and thick paint in his paintings of peasant life, nature scenes, landscapes, and self-portraits. This biography discusses Van Gogh's childhood, education, missionary work, early struggles with perspective and proportion, influence of artists Camille Corot and Jean-Francois Millet, introduction to oil painting, support from his brother Theo, time...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1596797304
• ISBN13: 9781596797307
• Release Date: September 2006
• Publisher: Checkerboard Library
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.9" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6