As much as I know about Vincent Van Gogh, I love to hear his story and learn new things. I’ve not heard of the yarn before. Van Gogh’s art is the first I loved, as a child—his painting of his bedroom had me transfixed. Why would someone paint something so ordinary? I loved it and also this essay on Friday morning. Looking forward to Vincent VanGouache. And thank you for your many gifts!
Enjoy all your essays but this one in particular. I love the things about Van Gogh you appreciate and his paintings in the Van Gogh museum, well anywhere, move me emotionally every time no matter how many times I see them. There is a clip on You Tube from Dr. Who where Dr. Who takes Van Gogh into the future to a showing of his paintings to show him what the world thinks of his paintings since his death. Look it up.
Love this, as usual. The pun “Vincent van Gouache” brilliant.
I will never reach his standard (I may reach his level of mental anguish if I try) but I will as always endeavour to dismiss my seemingly permanent companion, the monkey.
This is one of your very best essays. Thank you 🙏
As much as I know about Vincent Van Gogh, I love to hear his story and learn new things. I’ve not heard of the yarn before. Van Gogh’s art is the first I loved, as a child—his painting of his bedroom had me transfixed. Why would someone paint something so ordinary? I loved it and also this essay on Friday morning. Looking forward to Vincent VanGouache. And thank you for your many gifts!
Wonderful essay. It showed me a totally unknown (to me) side of Van Gogh. Thank you!
This is a great read, and I now have a much more thorough understanding of his work. Would love to go to the museum to see it.
Enjoy all your essays but this one in particular. I love the things about Van Gogh you appreciate and his paintings in the Van Gogh museum, well anywhere, move me emotionally every time no matter how many times I see them. There is a clip on You Tube from Dr. Who where Dr. Who takes Van Gogh into the future to a showing of his paintings to show him what the world thinks of his paintings since his death. Look it up.
Fantastic essay, thanks!!!!
Love this, as usual. The pun “Vincent van Gouache” brilliant.
I will never reach his standard (I may reach his level of mental anguish if I try) but I will as always endeavour to dismiss my seemingly permanent companion, the monkey.