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Van Gogh and His Art

Rosemary Treble

A later book by Rosemary Treble about Van Gogh's art, held by the Nynorsk Cultural Centre in Norway, once owned by the poet Olav H. Hauge.

Shows how later writers and readers have studied Van Gogh's art, including a book once owned by a Norwegian poet.

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Photo of the spine and front cover of a blue hardcover book lying flat. The spine reads 'VAN GOGH and his art', 'Rosemary Treble', and 'HAMLYN' in light lettering on dark blue.
Rosemary Treble, Van Gogh and His Art, book cover photograph. Nynorsk Cultural Centre, Norway.

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What it is

This is a hardcover book titled Van Gogh and His Art by Rosemary Treble, published under the Hamlyn imprint. The cover is dark blue with light lettering on the spine and front. The collection record says the book was owned by the Norwegian poet Olav H. Hauge. It is held by the Nynorsk Cultural Centre in Norway. The record does not give a publication date.

Why it matters

This book is a later study of Van Gogh's art, written by someone who did not know him. Books like it introduced readers in the twentieth century to his paintings. The record shows that a Norwegian poet owned it, which links Van Gogh's reputation to readers in Norway. The book reflects the interpretations of its own time and author rather than Van Gogh's own words.

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  • What does the cover tell you about how the book wants readers to see Van Gogh?
  • Why might a poet have owned a book about a painter?
  • What questions would you ask to check whether this book's claims match the paintings and letters?

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