Join Us in France Travel Podcast · Annie Sargent
Van Gogh's Tragic Genius: The Untold Story of His Life in France
·1 hr 12 min·5 clips
Van Gogh's move to Arles unleashed his iconic bright colors, yet he remained profoundly unhappy.
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Vincent van Gogh comes across as a difficult, talented person, and the paintings feel even more immediate because of it.
This episode treats Vincent van Gogh as a difficult, talented person rather than a fixed legend. Annie Sargent and Elise Riven of Toulouse Guided Walks walk through the struggles, the breakthroughs, and the sadness that shaped the work, starting with his decision to become an…
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Follow Vincent van Gogh from dark beginnings to vibrant Arles, with the human story front and center.
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