Archive: Van Gogh Arles
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Apr 09, 2013
No CommentsVincent van Gogh’s Bedroom
On loan from the Musee D’Orsay, the popular Vincent’s Bedroom in Arles, is currently on display at The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) in an exhibition titled Guest of Honor: Van Gogh’s Bedroom in Arles. The painting will be displayed along with three other paintings by Van Gogh including Self Portrait with Straw Hat –...
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Jan 29, 2013
No CommentsVan Gogh Tours
Van Gogh lovers planning to walk in his steps don’t want to miss a thing. If you’re planning a trip to one of Van Gogh’s old stomping grounds, then you might want to consider one of the many walking or biking tours available. Below we spotlight two of the many options: 1. Diverse Directions Cycling Tours...
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Jan 03, 2013
No CommentsVan Gogh’s Langlois Bridge
At the age of 35, Vincent van Gogh seemed drawn to the Langlois Bridge in Arles, France. During his stay in Arles in 1888, he completed four oil paintings, one watercolor, and four drawings of the bridge. The Langlois Bridge was a drawbridge that crossed over the Arles to Bouc canal. It was one of...
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Oct 08, 2012
No CommentsVincent van Gogh’s Café Paintings
Van Gogh created four café paintings during his brief art career. One of these is Café Terrace at Night, one of Van Gogh’s most recognized paintings. Two of the café paintings are from his time in Paris and two from his time in Arles. In Paris, Van Gogh refined his talent and began to incorporate...
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Sep 12, 2012
No CommentsThe Café Terrace on the Place du Forum (Café Terrace at Night)
Van Gogh painted The Café Terrace on the Place du Forum, or Café Terrace at Night, in mid-September of 1888, and it has become one of his most successful works. Following a summer in which he had spent time painting in the fields surrounding Arles, Van Gogh began to experiment with painting en plein air...
