Jo van Gogh-Bonger

Vincent van Gogh's posthumous success has long been an inexplicable phenomenon of the art world, attributed to the raw power of his paintings alone. This book uncovers the true driving force behind his legacy - his sister-in-law, Jo van Gogh-Bonger: a woman with no knowledge of the art world, but with the vision and dedication to shake it to its core. Based on rich source material, including previously unpublished diaries, documents and letters, Hans Luijten recounts the multifaceted life of this driven woman who made a bold impact in a male-dominated world around the turn of the 20th century.