VAN GOGH IN BELGIUM - Lot 283

VAN GOGH IN BELGIUM October 3 – November 30, 1980. A comprehensive catalog devoted to Vincent van Gogh’s Belgian years, a pivotal yet long-neglected period in his artistic career. The book accompanies the exhibition held in Mons and traces the painter’s stays in the Borinage, Brussels, Antwerp, and the mining regions of Belgium, where the early foundations of his work were laid. Richly illustrated, the catalog features paintings, drawings, letters, and documents relating to this decisive period during which Van Gogh gradually abandoned his religious vocation to devote himself entirely to art. It sheds light on the social and human influences that would leave a lasting mark on his work, particularly his interest in the working class and people of modest means. A reference publication for the study of the artist’s early career, combining historical essays, work descriptions, and iconographic documentation. Oblong quarto, illustrated cardboard binding. Publisher: Mons Museum of Fine Arts, 1980. Illustrations: numerous color and black-and-white reproductions. Cover: detail from the portrait by Eugène Boch.