Sunset at Montmajour
1888
About this artwork
This oil on canvas painting, depicting the Provençal landscape, was long thought to be a fake or lost work by Van Gogh until its authentication in 2013. It captures a vibrant field with gnarled trees under an expressive sky.
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For decades, "Sunset at Montmajour" was considered a fake or a lost work by Van Gogh, tucked away in a Norwegian attic. It wasn't until 2013 that experts at the Van Gogh Museum conclusively authenticated it, marking the first full-size Van Gogh painting discovery since 1928 and shedding new light on his artistic output during a prolific period in Arles.
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Sunset at Montmajour
Vincent van Gogh, 1888
