In art and life, Van Gogh “needed depth, something that spoke to his heart, that relieved his loneliness and reassured him he was still part of the human community,” says Unger. Misunderstood in ...

1885 letter from Vincent to Theo, featuring a sketch of “The Potato Eaters” Vincent van Gogh, “The Potato Eaters” (1885), oil on canvas The prospect of Paris always looked brighter when ...

Miles Unger follows Vincent van Gogh’s time living in the bohemian Montmartre district, and its explosive effect on the ...