“Admire as much as you can,” Vincent van Gogh advised. But Van Gogh admired many now-obscure artists, including the Frye’s Monticelli, L'hermitte, Isabey and Jongkind. What did he see in them, and how did his wide-ranging taste influence his own work?

This lecture is part of the 2009–10 Art History Lecture Series with Rebecca Albiani. Visit the Art History page for full series and ticket information.