Van Goghs Ear

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In December 1888, Vincent van Gogh cut off his ear It is the most famous story about any artist in history But what really happened on that dark winter night In Van Gogh s Ear, Bernadette Murphy reveals the truth She takes us on an extraordinary journey from major museums to forgotten archives, vividly reconstructing Van Gogh s world We meet police inspectors and caf patrons, prostitutes and madams, his beloved brother Theo and fellow painter Paul Gauguin.Why did Van Gogh commit such a brutal act Who was the mysterious Rachel to whom he presented his macabre gift Did he really remove his entire ear Murphy answers these important questions with her groundbreaking discoveries, offering a stunning portrait of an artist edging towards madness in his pursuit of excellence.BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEKPRIMETIME BBC2 DOCUMENTARY WITH JEREMY PAXMAN Best Read [ Van Goghs Ear ] by [ Bernadette Murphy ] For Kindle ePUB or eBook – kino-fada.fr BOTWhttp www.bbc.co.uk programmes b07m8wszDescription Rebecca Front reads from Bernadette Murphy s revelatory account of her seven year mission to solve one of the most infamous and perplexing art mysteries of the nineteenth century.The period, when Van Gogh injured his ear, has come to define the way the great artist is viewed Yet there are di...This is a fascinating book which took seven years of painstaking research to compile For anyone who has read the many scholarly biographies of Van Gogh, and enjoyed Lust for Life and the Yellow House, it seemed there was nothing new to be learned The author inserts herself into the story, detailing her meticulous search through dusty archives, genealogical research t... From BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week Rebecca Front reads from Bernadette Murphy s revelatory account of her seven year mission to solve one of the most infamous and perplexing art mysteries of the nineteenth century.The period, when Van Gogh injured his ear, has come to define the way the great artist is viewed Yet there are discrepancies and gaps in the story In this new book, Bernadette asks what exactly did happen that fateful night She pieces together the unfolding events, dogged in pursui From BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week Rebecca Front reads from Bernadette Murphy s revelatory account of her seven year mission to solve one of the most infamous and perplexing art mysteries of the nineteenth century.The period, when Van Gogh injured his ear, has come to define the way the great artist is viewed Yet there are discrepancies and gaps in the story In this new book, Bernadette asks what exactly did happen that fateful night She pieces together the unfolding events, dogged in pursuit of the truth as she trawls through forgotten archives which lead to dead ends but also to unexpected and new revelations.2 5 Paul Gaugin joins his fellow artist in southern France, but all is not well.3 5 Bernadette pursues a new lead.4 5 troubling news reaches Van Gogh, and Bernadette follows new leads in pursuit of the truth about the artist s final months in Arles.5 5 Bernadette sets out to establish to whom Van Gogh gave his macabre gift.Bernad...I would give this book 3.5 stars, because the research was well done Vincent Van Gogh created wonderful paintings during his short, heart breaking life I like impressionist paintings but I also like Van Gogh s landscapes The part about that woman who he gave his ear to is interesting.23 JUL 2016 recommendation through Bettie Many ThanksThis was such a well researched book What started as a lark by the author ended up being 7 year investigation into what really happened to Van Gogh s ear I m not going to tell you what happened because the book does, and it s fascinating Bernadette Murphy takes some cr...Well researched and well done.Highly interesting and thorough research that refutes the myth around Van Gogh his madness, his ejection from the Yellow House, and most importantly the cutting of the ear using reliable evidence Provides a very nuanced account of his life in Arles and proposes various theories that appear highly probable Following Bernadette Murphy on her journey to the truth makes me envy her how lovely it must be to dedicate years to this research, and...A brilliant research by the author, separately the fact from the myth a real eye opener.A must read for Van Gogh s fans and art lovers.I was blown away by the quality of Bernadette Murphy s research into this awful incident in the life of Vincent Van Gogh now one of the immortals then 1888 89 an obscure painter, disliked by many of the townsfolk of Arles, southern France, where he was living, followed and taunted by children because of his odd behaviour, even the subject of a petition to have him declared insane and removed to an asylum Murphy s efforts were further frustrated by the fact that Arles was bombed during the I was blown away by the quality of Bernadette Murphy s research into this awful incident in the life of Vincent Van Gogh now one of the immortals then 1888 89 an obscure painter, disliked by many of the townsfolk of Arles, southern France, where he was living, followed and taunted by children because of his odd behaviour, even the subject of a petition to have him declared insane and removed to an asylum Murphy s effo...

Van Goghs Ear
  • English
  • 06 October 2017
  • Kindle Edition
  • 337 pages
  • Bernadette Murphy
  • Van Goghs Ear