Who Was Vincent van Gogh? (Who Was?)

This illustrated biography from the popular Who Was? series introduces children to the extraordinary, and at times tragic, life of Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh. From his childhood in a quiet village in the Netherlands to his final, frenetic years in France, the book traces how Vincent’s passion for art, his struggles with poverty, and his battle with mental illness shaped some of the most recognizable paintings in the world. Short chapters, black-and-white illustrations, a time line, and factual sidebars help young readers grasp the cultural context of nineteenth-century Europe while seeing how perseverance and self-expression can bloom even in adversity.