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Photography

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8. A deeper dive

Mon May 18, 2026, 02:12 AM

20 hrs ago

The Getty has done a lot with this painting over the years. A simple search:
https://www.getty.edu/search/?query=van+gogh

During covid they took the time to do an in-depth exam of it and now believe the blue has faded over time and was originally much more violet.

If you're still reading this, a couple of videos people might like:

https://www.cbsnews.com/video/new-technology-creates-unique-view-of-famous-van-gogh-painting/

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Diamond_Dog sent me a link to an 1889 van Gogh painting. [View all] George McGovern Yesterday OP

Beautiful! SheltieLover Yesterday #1

Yw SL! Ty! George McGovern 22 hrs ago #3

I can only imagine. Thank You 3catwoman3. George McGovern 22 hrs ago #4

I stood in front of his last painting (wheat field with crows) and I swear Teacher of the Year 21 hrs ago #7

Aww...looks like your irises! Diamond Dog has an eye for detail 🤗 Deuxcents 21 hrs ago #5

She surely does Deuxcents! Thank You! George McGovern 14 hrs ago #10

An incredible piece every time I see it. Thanks for sharing KPN 21 hrs ago #6

A deeper dive Tasmanian Devil 20 hrs ago #8

Ahhhhh...my favorite artist. Callalily 15 hrs ago #9

I would absolutely love to have seen all that! Diamond_Dog 13 hrs ago #13