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For Vincent’s Eyes Only. Drawings by Emile Bernard
This small-scale exhibition presents 27 drawings that Emile Bernard sent to Vincent van Gogh. The drawings were intended for Vincent’s eyes only, and are now being exhibited together for the first time.
Art historical discussions
The subjects of the drawings are linked to Van Gogh and Bernard’s discussions. They explore Parisian prostitution as a subject for a modern art that presented every aspect of urban life, including the rough undertones. The drawings also show peasant life in Brittany, religion, and the observation of reality versus imagination.
Bernard used his drawings to put his ideas to Van Gogh, as his friend’s opinion was important to him.
Van Gogh mentioned Bernard’s drawing Brothel Scene in a letter to his artist friend, writing:
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This small-scale exhibition presents 27 drawings that Emile Bernard sent to Vincent van Gogh. The drawings were intended for Vincent’s eyes only, and are now being exhibited together for the first time.
Art historical discussions
The subjects of the drawings are linked to Van Gogh and Bernard’s discussions. They explore Parisian prostitution as a subject for a modern art that presented every aspect of urban life, including the rough undertones. The drawings also show peasant life in Brittany, religion, and the observation of reality versus imagination.
Bernard used his drawings to put his ideas to Van Gogh, as his friend’s opinion was important to him.
Van Gogh mentioned Bernard’s drawing Brothel Scene in a letter to his artist friend, writing:
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The Van Gogh Museum is exhibiting a special group of 27 drawings by Emile Bernard, one of Vincent van Gogh's closest friends, for the first time.
The Van Gogh Museum is exhibiting a special group of 27 drawings by Emile Bernard, one of Vincent van Gogh's closest friends, for the first time.
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