Most of the chapters in this novel start with a quote from one of these letters. Sheramy Bundrick also bases her novel on letters written between Vincent and his brother Theo. Bundrick makes their creation come alive! It is fascinating! Sunflowers by Van Gogh, 1888, Arles The Letters Written Between the Van Gogh Brothers The author wonderfully provides you with lots of background about each of these very famous paintings. you will find yourself constantly googling these artworks on the internet. As Bundrick builds her story around these artworks. Vincent Van Gogh, in reality, put his heart and soul into his beautiful paintings. However, as much we hope that she can attain this, we know that their relationship is doomed from the start. All she wants is to marry him, take care of him and have a family. Even though everyone in Arles calls Van Gogh crazy, Rachel loves him. The author depicts Rachel as a devoted and loving companion to Vincent. The book about Vincent Van Gogh through the eyes of Rachel, a prostitute & his lover This provides Bundrick with some latitude to imagine who Rachel was and her relationship with the artist. In a bout of madness, Van Gogh gifted Rachel with the part of his ear lobe that he cut off.Īpart from this piece of information, not much else is known about Rachel. Interestingly, Bundrick chooses to tell the story of Van Gogh from the perspective of Rachel, the prostitute.

The setting is the small village of Arles in Provence. The author, Sheramy Bundrick, who is also a professor in Art History, chooses to focus on the last two years of Van Gogh’s life.

“Sunflowers” is loosely based historical fiction book about Vincent Van Gogh, the Dutch post-impressionism painter. Home » Art Gifts » Historical Fiction » Sunflowers – A Beautiful Book About Vincent Van GoghĪ Must Read Book about Vincent Van Gogh Called Sunflowers by Sheramy Bundrick

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