A captivating and definitive account of the final days of Van Gogh's
life and the incredible story of what followed.
Divided into three parts, the book first examines the eventful days
from the artists' departure from the asylum in Saint-Remy and arrival in
Auvers until the shooting which brought his life to an end. During
this time Van Gogh completed 70 paintings in 70 days.
The second part delves deeper into the story of the artist's death,
which has intrigued both experts and the public for years, revealing
little-known stories and uncovering overlooked accounts.
We then follow the story of how Van Gogh subsequently rose from relative
obscurity to international renown and ultimately fame as one of the
most recognisable and popular artists in the world.
Leading Van Gogh specialist Martin Bailey writes with insight and
intelligence, bringing these fateful days to life with colour and
character as well as historical expertise, capturing the real sense of a
tragic but meaningful life truly lived.