Lust for Life (novel) Lust for Life (novel) Lust for Life (1934) is a biographical novel written by Irving Stone based on the life of the famous Dutch painter, Vincent van Gogh, and his hardships. It was adapted into a film of the same name starring Kirk Douglas, which was nominated for four Academy Awards, winning one. It is Stone's first major publication and is largely based on the collection of letters between Vincent van Gogh and his younger brother, art dealer Theo van Gogh. They lay the foundation for most of what is known about the thoughts and beliefs of the artist. Stone
Portraits by Vincent van Gogh Gauguin's "Bathers" to Steven A. Cohen for more than $100 million. "Two Young Girls", also called "Two Children" is owned by Musée d'Orsay, Paris. Another version of "Two Children" is part of a private collection (F784). See also Paintings of Children (Van Gogh series). The "Young Man with Cornflower" was made in June 1890 in Auvers. See also Paintings of Children (Van Gogh series). Portraits by Vincent van Gogh Vincent van Gogh lived during the Impressionist era. With the development of photography, painters and artists turned to conveying the feeling and ideas behind people, places, and things rather than trying