"Martin Bailey has written some of the most interesting books on
Vincent's life in France, where he produced his greatest work" -
Johan van Gogh, grandson of Theo, the artist's brother Studio of
the South tells the story of Van Gogh's stay in Arles, when his
powers were at their height. For Van Gogh, the south of France was
an exciting new land, bursting with life. He walked into the hills
inspired by the landscapes, and painted harvest scenes in the heat
of summer. He visited a fishing village where he saw the
Mediterranean for the first time, energetically capturing it in
paint. He painted portraits of friends and locals, and flower still
life paintings, culminating in the now iconic Sunflowers. He rented
the Yellow House, and gradually did it up, calling it 'an artist's
house', inviting Paul Gauguin to join him there. This encounter was
to have a profound impact on both of the artists. They painted side
by side, their collaboration coming to a dramatic end a few months
later. The difficulties Van Gogh faced led to his eventual decision
to retreat to the asylum at Saint-Remy. Based on extensive original
research, the book reveals discoveries that throw new light on the
legendary artist and give a definitive account of his fifteen
months in Provence, including his time at the Yellow House, his
collaboration with Gauguin and its tragic and shocking ending.
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