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Article: The drawings of Van Gogh.(Museums Today)
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- USA TODAY
- Article date:
- December 1, 2005
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The first major U.S. exhibition ever to focus on Vincent van Gogh's extraordinary drawings--comprising 113 works--will reveal the range and brilliance of the artist's draftsmanship as it evolved over the course of his decade-long career.
Generally overshadowed by the fame and familiarity of his paintings, Van Gogh's more than 1,100 drawings remain comparatively unknown although they are among his most ingenious and striking creations. Van Gogh engaged drawing and painting in a rich dialogue, which enabled him to realize the creative potential of both means of expression.
"When people think about Van Gogh, they tend to focus on his paintings and his ...