A review of this great painter’s life illustrated by his paintings, drawings and etchings. Through art he sought to perceive life. Caring little for society he depicted peasant life boldly. His feeling for detail is shown in the “Potato Eaters” and “At the gate of Eternity”. His self-portraits show him to be a nervous obstinate visionary. He used bright colors to show character. A wonderful understanding of drawing is shown in the picture of the Red boats in the South of France, where the brilliant light inspired him to paint. Narrated by Sir Kenneth Clark.
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ACMI Identifier
003801
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Travel
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art - Netherlands
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art - Study and teaching
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art - Themes, motives
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art and society
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art appreciation
Crafts & Visual Arts → Artists
Crafts & Visual Arts → Artists - Netherlands
Crafts & Visual Arts → Gogh, Vincent van, 1853-1890
Crafts & Visual Arts → Painters - Netherlands
Crafts & Visual Arts → Painting, Dutch
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Art - Study and teaching
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)