Follow in the footsteps of Vincent Van Gogh from his birthplace in Zundert Netherlands to
his last days in Auvers-sur-Oise France and explore the hidden inspirations behind the
world-renowned artist's most famous paintings in this beautiful art book and travelogue
illustrated with more than 250 black-and-white and full-color images throughout.In 1990 two
photographers and art enthusiasts Danilo De Marco and Mario Dondero set out to explore the
details of Vincent Van Gogh's life retracing his journey across Europe by foot and by train.
Armed with the love and knowledge of Van Gogh's work they traveled from the Netherlands to
England Belgium and France to take in the sights as Van Gogh might have seen them a century
earlier. They also turned to art historian Gloria Fossi to better understand experience and
contextualize Van Gogh's brilliant mind drawing insights from his personal letters and other
historical documents. Van Gogh's well-documented travels come alive in this gorgeous book which
brings together the landscapes architecture portraits and cultural references that inspired
his art. The authors juxtapose vintage and contemporary photographs with Van Gogh's renditions
demonstrating not only the passage of time but Van Gogh's unique artistic vision brilliantly
revealed brushstroke by brushstroke. From the Netherlands where the artist was born to his
last days in France no place he visited in his 37 years is left unexplored and all have
become timeless landmarks through his art. In Search of Van Gogh brings into focus the places
and objects that inspired and fueled Van Gogh's artistic genius and offers fresh insights into
his prolific work and process. In searching for the artist's mind and soul the authors create
a pointillistic portrait of a human being whose life was remarkable and whose story must be
shared for generations to come.
