IDENTITY
Le Salon 1883
Art Writing
Work Summary
An illustrated publication devoted to the Paris Salon of 1883, reproducing and discussing works shown at the annual exhibition. It provided readers with a visual and critical survey of contemporary academic and modern French art.
Evidence Summary
Van Gogh says he saw the publication with great interest and subscribed despite the expense because its new reproduction method related directly to his current work with printer's ink and lithographic crayon.
Printed art publication becomes a practical source for thinking about reproduction of his own drawings.
CONTEXT
Author / Source
Le Salon 1883 (illustrated publication)
Work
Le Salon 1883
Years / Period
c. 10 May 1883
Van Gogh Relation
Discussed / Commented On
EVIDENCE
Key Quotation
I’ve subscribed to it ... with a view to what I’m doing myself
CONNECTIONS
Evidence Trail
c. 10 May 1883 — Letter 342
Saw / subscribed / evaluated for own graphic practice
I’ve subscribed to it ... with a view to what I’m doing myself
Response: Van Gogh says he saw the publication with great interest and subscribed despite the expense because its new reproduction method related directly to his current work with printer's ink and lithographic crayon.
Connection: Printed art publication becomes a practical source for thinking about reproduction of his own drawings.
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