Portrait of an Artist [Lily]
Today I learned some more about Vincent Van Gogh, my favorite artist. Many people he was totally whacked. I took a survey (though I only had four people – including myself, Your Humble Narrator Jr., - to ask opinions of) to see what they thought of him. Here are the results:
Emma Rose Hartley: “He was…out there.”
Janet Sue Gilman Hartley: “He was drunk.”
Lily Elizabeth Hartley, or, Your Humble Narrator Jr.: “He was a misunderstood, yet fantastic artist, who thought no one appreciated his artwork; sure, he probably could have made a better choice than to commit suicide, but he was probably overwhelmed with his troubles, such as his struggle to find love and a place where he could fit in and was happy. And if I was there in his time, I would most definitely have bought his painting, Portrait of Dr. Gachet, for $82.5 million.” ( This is judging the fact that I would be an adult at the time, and have zillions of dollars and a mansion with penguins and my cat Zelda living in it, because I’ll be a famous painter/author/sculptor/photographer/interior designer.)
Clara Dahlia Hartley: “I don’t know who Vinfit Vingo is.”
But from now on, I will appreciate Vincent Van Gogh even more, because I am aware of his troubles and hardships he went through.
Emma Rose Hartley: “He was…out there.”
Janet Sue Gilman Hartley: “He was drunk.”
Lily Elizabeth Hartley, or, Your Humble Narrator Jr.: “He was a misunderstood, yet fantastic artist, who thought no one appreciated his artwork; sure, he probably could have made a better choice than to commit suicide, but he was probably overwhelmed with his troubles, such as his struggle to find love and a place where he could fit in and was happy. And if I was there in his time, I would most definitely have bought his painting, Portrait of Dr. Gachet, for $82.5 million.” ( This is judging the fact that I would be an adult at the time, and have zillions of dollars and a mansion with penguins and my cat Zelda living in it, because I’ll be a famous painter/author/sculptor/photographer/interior designer.)
Clara Dahlia Hartley: “I don’t know who Vinfit Vingo is.”
But from now on, I will appreciate Vincent Van Gogh even more, because I am aware of his troubles and hardships he went through.
posted by Jim Hartley | 6:05 PM
2 Comments:
I laughed out loud at this entry, especially at Clara's opinion, but I think I agree with Our Humble Narrator Jr. A very nuanced approach.
Lily--- A great book to read about Vincent Van Gogh is "Letters to Theo". In these letters to his brother, you get a glimpse into his faith in God (and even how early on in life he was misunderstood.)I haven't finished it yet but found it an intriguing read so far.
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