The Yellow House ~ Martin Gayford

The Yellow House ~ Martin Gayford

Medium soft cover
Good condition

Published by Penguin Books
ISBN 978-0-141-01673-3

The Yellow House by Martin Gayford is a mesmerizing deep dive into one of the most intense artistic collaborations in history. In the autumn of 1888, two visionary paintersVincent van Gogh and Paul Gauguinshared a small house in the French town of Arles, embarking on a creative experiment that would forever shape the course of modern art.

Their time together was a whirlwind of inspiration, rivalry, and emotional turbulence. As they painted side by side, their contrasting styles clashed and fused, producing some of the most iconic works of their careers. But beneath the surface, tensions simmered, leading to a dramatic and tragic unraveling that culminated in Van Goghs infamous act of self-mutilation.

With vivid storytelling and meticulous research, Gayford brings this extraordinary period to life, offering readers a front-row seat to the fiery genius, fragile friendship, and artistic breakthroughs that defined those nine weeks. The Yellow House is not just a book about artits a gripping human drama that reveals the passion, madness, and brilliance behind two of historys greatest painters.