After 130 years, one of Van Gogh’s “Sunflowers” finds its home forever
Vincent Willem van Gogh (1853–1890) was a Dutch painter considered by many to be one of the greatest artists in the history of European art. He remained unrecognized during his life and appreciated only after his death – today his paintings are worth millions and arouse great interest in all of us. For this reason, his works toured and visited museums around the world. One of his paintings from the series “Sunflowers” will forever find its home in Amsterdam, after an incredible 130 years of tours. The painting is already extremely fragile and it is dangerous for her to continue her journey around the world. Any action would result in irreversible damage. The painting was painted in 1889 in the south of France and is one of the magnificent series “Sunflowers”. It recently underwent a 6-week restoration, but experts who have worked on it have recommended that it not be moved again. The problem lies in the base and layers of paint. For the time being, they are stable, but they are extremely sensitive to changes in temperature and humidity. During the restoration, specialists have found interesting details about the painting. They are convinced that Van Gogh made it from the basis of earlier sunflowers, which he painted in 1888. Restorers have removed a layer of wax, but unfortunately found that in earlier restorations, some varnishes that were already stained and discolored had merged with the original paint and could no longer be removed. After the restoration, the painting will remain forever in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam in specific weather conditions and under special lighting. Van Gogh’s Sunflowers is a series of paintings that were painted in the period 1887-89 in France and today are perhaps the most famous still lifes in the world.
