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The Independent has this really excellent article on a new blog hosted by the

Van Gogh "The Bedroom"

Van Gogh Museum.  The blog will follow the restoration of Van Gogh’s The Bedroom.

Currently, there are only two posts up, but this promises to be a great project for any art-lovers and museum-geeks who want an inside look at the restoration of an amazing painting.

From the first post:

“The artist produced this work while he was living in Arles, a turbulent period of his life (1888-1889). It was in this period that his individual style, characterised by an expressive mode of painting and rich colours, came to full maturity.

“The bedroom is a work that provides art historians and conservators with numerous points of departure to tell stories about Van Gogh’s life, oeuvre, and ideas. That makes it one of the most interesting works in the Van Gogh Museum’s collection, and we want to ensure that as many people as possible can enjoy it. The extensive restoration will make that possible.”

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