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About this collection
After his death, Van Gogh came to symbolise the notion of a tortured artist. He was misunderstood and underrated in his lifetime, but his paintings now sell for record-breaking amounts.
This collection brings together programmes from the BBC's archives to explore this troubled man. Critics provide in-depth analysis of his work, often using Van Gogh's letters for information, while broadcasts for schools and news items reveal some of the reasons why Van Gogh remains so fascinating to art lovers.
Features
Van Gogh Collection
Artists' Notebooks
Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890)
A programme for schools on the life and art of Van Gogh.
Blue Peter
Van Gogh's Lost Painting
How did a lost art treasure end up in a junk shop?
Canvas
7: Sunflowers: Van Gogh
Paul Harris looks at Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers'.
One Hundred Great Paintings: Cities
Van Gogh (1853-1890): Cafe Terrace at Night
David Hockney discusses a painting by Van Gogh.
One Hundred Great Paintings
Self Portrait by Vincent Van Gogh
How is Van Gogh's depression revealed in his self-portraits?
The 9 O'Clock News
Van Gogh Painting Auctioned for Record £25 million
Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers' breaks records at Christie's.
The Late Show
Van Gogh
Why are Van Gogh's paintings fetching such high prices at auction?
Blue Peter
Van Gogh's Centenary
Why are Van Gogh's works thought to be so good?
RSVP
Van Gogh
Matthew Parris examines the last letter from Van Gogh to his brother.
The Great Picture Trail
Portrait of Alexander Reid, 1887
Graham Reid discusses a painting of his grandfather by Van Gogh.
Revealed Lives
Van Gogh
Frank Delaney investigates Van Gogh as a self-mutilator.
Rolf on Art
Van Gogh
Rolf Harris paints a self-portrait in the style of Vincent van Gogh.
The Van Gogh Connection
How a painting of 'The Tiger Man' links Van Gogh with Scotland.
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