Theo Van Gogh, Vincent’s younger brother, was an influential art dealer working in Paris in the 1880s. This fascinating study presents Theo Van Gogh’s life and work in the context of the French art world of his day. Representative works from the extensive art collection he built are included here, including some by Vincent that held special significance for Theo.
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