Vincent and Theo : the Van Gogh brothers /

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by Heiligman, Deborah,
[ 12. Miscellaneous ] Physical details: 454 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm Subject(s): Gogh, Vincent van, --1853-1890. | Gogh, Theo van, --1857-1891 --Family. | Painters --Netherlands --Biography. | Brothers --Biography. 12. Miscellaneous Item type : 12. Miscellaneous
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Charlottetown Rural High School 759.94 GOG Available

Includes bibliographical references (pages [428]-446) and index.

"The true story of the relationship between brothers Theo and Vincent van Gogh"-- Provided by publisher.

The deep and enduring friendship between Vincent and Theo Van Gogh shaped both brothers' lives. They shared everything, swapping stories of lovers and friends, successes and disappointments, dreams and ambitions. Heiligman draws on the letters Vincent wrote to Theo during his lifetime to weave a tale of two lives intertwined as Theo supported Vincent's struggles to find his path in life.

Threshold -- Entresol: A glimpse into the future -- Beginnings (1852-1872) -- Dangers (1873-1875) -- Missteps, stumbles (1875-1879) -- Fissures (1879-1890) -- The quest (1880-1882) -- Storms (1882-1883) -- Endings and beginnings (1884-1885) -- An expanded palette (1885-1887) -- Bonds (1887-1888) -- Passions (1888) -- Abundances (1888-1889) -- Futures (1890) -- A sense of the finite (1890) -- Remains (1890-1891) -- Exit -- People -- Vincent and Theo's journey.

Vincent van Gogh -- Theo van Gogh.