Who Was Vincent van Gogh? (Who Was?)

By: Paula K. Manzanero and Who HQ

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Synopsis: Learn about the Dutch artist behind beloved paintings like The Starry Night, Sunflowers, and over thirty self-portraits in this fascinating biography about Vincent Van Gogh for young readers.Today, Vincent Van Gogh is one of the most famous artists of all time. During his lifetime, he sold just one painting. This misunderstood painter was passionate about his craft and created over 2,100 pieces of art in just over a decade before he passed away at the age of thirty-seven. Bold shades of blue and yellow, dramatically thick paint application, and heavy brush strokes define Vincent's pieces that are now adored by millions of people all over the world.In his brief life, Vincent was an often lonely person who struggled with his mental health. Yet he was always supported by his brother Theo, who encouraged Vincent as he pursued his dreams of being a painter. Much of what we know about Vincent today is thanks to the hundreds of letters from him that Theo kept safe.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 112 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781101995464
Related ISBNs:: 9780448489575, 9798217081424, 9798217081875, 9798217140916
Publisher:: Penguin Young Readers Group
Date of Addition:: 10/21/25
Copyrighted By:: Penguin Random House LLC
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Children's Books, Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Biographies and Memoirs
Grade Levels:: Third grade, Fourth grade, Fifth grade, Sixth grade, Seventh grade
Reading Age:: 8–12
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Illustrated by:: Gregory Copeland