This comprehensive new book is an essential volume for anyone who wants to learn more about this intriguing artist, and to survey their greatest works in one beautfully illustrated collection.

• An expert and comprehensive reference book on the life and works of influential Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh

• A fascinating exploration of the artist’s personal life, travels, artistic influences and historical context

• Surveys all of Van Gogh’s significant works from his early years up until his suicide in 1890 at the age of 37

• Includes a gallery of individual works with in-depth analysis and explanations, beautifully illustrated with more than 500 images

The first half of this fascinating book contains a detailed exploration of Van Gogh’s life, including his background, early career, influences and relationships. Beginning with his birth in 1853, it details his childhood, family life, education and work-life before he began painting in 1880. The second half of the book comprises an illustrated and comprehensive gallery, presenting over 280 representations of his significant works, from his early sketches and paintings to the hugely famous Sunflowers, Irises and The Starry Night. These superb reproductions are accompanied by thorough analysis within the context of Van Gogh’s life and technique

About the Author: Michael Howard is a Senior Lecturer in the History of Art and Design at Manchester Metropolitan University. He is also a practising artist and has exhibited at the Royal Academy, Duke’s Oak Gallery, New York Art Fair and the Manchester Metropolitan University. His previous books include The Treasures of Monet (Musee Marmatton).