The paintings of Vincent Van Gogh,
In the earlier part of his life in Holland, till 1885,
Expressed the life and struggle of the daily workers.
Vincent's feelings for the poor and the underprivileged
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Re 'Theo reached in time for the funeral...', I THINK a 'was' would be useful in front of 'reached'. I plan to return later to comment more. : )
Geeta, I hope you are NOT a poet who has requested that I NOT mention my 'negative thoughts' about a poem in my poem comments! ! ! (cont.)
Oops (of mine) , maybe V'v dad WAS walking in the vegetation called 'heath' or on/in a parcel of 'uncultivated land' called a 'heath'.
I concur with Poet Denis Mair comments. Your familiarity with Vincent's letter is significant in crafting this wonderful series on Van Gogh. Another very interesting and informative write, my friend, Dr. Geeta.
' There is in painting something infinite '. A powerful sentiment and great words from a wonderful artist.
An artist who can capture and reflect in a canvas with utmost passion the truth of life and expressed emotion on such art is a unique and great artist.
Here, in this episode, Vincent loses his father. But there is Theo who understands him and supports him. Theo is a great brother who understands the predicament of an artist…and supports his brother throughout.
Your familiarity with Vincent's letters allows you to choose quotations that reveal his creative process.
Wow! ! So beautifully written. Very interesting. Thanks for sharing.
Beautifully and insightfully brought forth with great passion for the subject. Well done madam