Making Van Gogh

Alexander Eiling, 2020

Overview

This publication examines the reception of Vincent van Gogh's oeuvre, focusing on the significant role played by German gallerists, collectors, critics, and museums in his rise to prominence. It also highlights van Gogh's impact as an inspiration for the avant-garde generation of artists in Germany. By the early twentieth century, barely fifteen years after his death, his paintings held a particular fascination for young German artists, establishing him as a key forerunner of modern painting. The book presents a selection of key works from van Gogh's creative phases alongside pieces by artists such as Max Beckmann, Erich Heckel, and Paula Modersohn-Becker.

Who it's for

• Art historians and students of 20th-century art.
• Readers interested in the reception of artists and their influence.
• Collectors and curators focusing on Expressionism and early modernism.

Key features

• Language: English
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 336
• Publisher: Hirmer
• Year: 2020
• ISBN: 9783777432984