In the Footsteps of Van Gogh (1999)
Vincent van Gogh (1853-90) is one of the most intriguing of visual artists, both for his personal life as well as his work: a genius whose creative brilliance now commands record-breaking prices and a 'madman' whose insanity has surrounded him with myth. This visually stunning documentary follows the painter's final years from 1888-90 when he left Paris for the south of France. Location footage combines with his own words, taken from his prolific correspondence with his brother Theo. Images of his powerful canvases bring to life his time in Arles, the period he spent in the asylum at St-Rémy, and his last weeks in Auvers-sur-Oise.
Primary Title
- In the Footsteps of Van Gogh
Date Broadcast
- Wednesday 9 December 2009
Release Year
- 1999
Start Time
- 15 : 00
Finish Time
- 15 : 45
Duration
- 45:00
Channel
- Arts Channel
Broadcaster
- Sky Network Television
Programme Description
- Vincent van Gogh (1853-90) is one of the most intriguing of visual artists, both for his personal life as well as his work: a genius whose creative brilliance now commands record-breaking prices and a 'madman' whose insanity has surrounded him with myth. This visually stunning documentary follows the painter's final years from 1888-90 when he left Paris for the south of France. Location footage combines with his own words, taken from his prolific correspondence with his brother Theo. Images of his powerful canvases bring to life his time in Arles, the period he spent in the asylum at St-Rémy, and his last weeks in Auvers-sur-Oise.
Classification
- Unknown
Owning Collection
- Television Vault
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Gogh, Vincent van, 1853-1890
- Painters Netherlands Biography
Genres
- Art
- Documentary
Contributors
- Dominik Rimbault (Director)
Subjects
- Gogh, Vincent van, 1853-1890
- Painters Netherlands Biography