VGUC. Back upper corner of cover has some wear. A DK Eyewitness Book. Van Gogh was one of the most brilliant artists of all time — and Eyewitness Van Gogh is the perfect way to learn more about him! Discover how poverty and illness added to his despair; learn about his friendships with other artists; see how he used color and texture. Superb full-color photographs showing the artist’s methods and materials combine with biography and analysis to make this a compelling look at Van Gogh.