Introduces the life and works of nineteenth century artist, Vincent Van Gogh.

Originally published: Great Britain : Watts, 1993. Includes indexes.

Introduction -- Growing up -- Failed preacher -- Peasant painter -- The potato-eaters -- Paris -- Japanese influences -- Arles -- Simple greatness -- The yellow house -- Breakdown -- Saint-Rémy -- Return to the north -- Chronology, art history -- Museums, glossary.