Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890) felt a deep sympathy for the natural environment and considered the spiritual essence of trees comparable to that of human forms. The book Vincent’s Trees traces his evolution as a painter of trees in the natural landscape—from his homeland of North Brabant to Paris and Provence. Ralph Skea’s elegant prose is accompanied by van Gogh’s vibrant illustrations of trees, ranging from pencil and ink sketches to watercolors and oils. Stylistic experiments that include Impressionism and compositions inspired by Japanese art give way to the expressive, painterly depictions of his later work. The book also includes excerpts from van Gogh’s letters, expressing the depth of his feelings for the natural landscape and the power it exerted on him.