IDENTITY
Cours de dessin. Avec le concours de J.-L. Gérôme
Art Writing
Work Summary
A systematic academic drawing course organized through progressively difficult plates, moving from isolated features and plaster casts toward complete figures and master studies. It is designed to train accurate observation, proportion, contour, value and the disciplined construction of form.
Evidence Summary
Van Gogh says he is still working on Bargue's Cours de dessin and plans to finish it before undertaking other things.
Structured study of drawing examples; part of his early programme of training hand and eye.
CONTEXT
Author / Source
Charles Bargue
Work
Cours de dessin. Avec le concours de J.-L. Gérôme
Years / Period
24 Sep 1880
Van Gogh Relation
Studied / Used
EVIDENCE
Key Quotation
still working on Bargue’s Cours de dessin
CONNECTIONS
Evidence Trail
24 Sep 1880 — Letter 158
Studied systematically / intended to finish
still working on Bargue’s Cours de dessin
Response: Van Gogh says he is still working on Bargue's Cours de dessin and plans to finish it before undertaking other things.
Connection: Structured study of drawing examples; part of his early programme of training hand and eye.
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