My Friend Van Gogh

Émile Bernard

The painter and poet Émile Bernard offers a firsthand account of Vincent van Gogh's life, sharing details about his approach to painting, tools, style, and love of the medium. The book sheds light on van Gogh's artistic community, including notable figures such as Claude Monet, Paul Gauguin, and Émile Zola. It also includes letters written by van Gogh to Bernard and offers a sensitive portrait of van Gogh beyond his troubled genius reputation.