Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers

This biography follows the intertwined lives of Vincent and Theo van Gogh through their letters, shared ambitions, disappointments, and personal struggles. Before dedicating himself to drawing and painting at age 27, Vincent works in an art auction house and ministers to poor people. Theo, a younger brother and successful art dealer, offers both financial and emotional support while encouraging Vincent to use more color in his work. The account also addresses both brothers’ experiences of despair and Vincent’s periods of sadness, withdrawal, and instability.