Mystery woman found under van Gogh painting
gateley
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Wed Jul-30-08 01:09 PM
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Mystery woman found under van Gogh painting |
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Scientists used a new technique to discover secrets beneath paint
A previously unknown portrait of a woman by Vincent van Gogh has been revealed in a high-tech look beneath another of his paintings, it was announced today.
Scientists used a new technique to peer beneath the paint of van Gogh's "Patch of Grass." Already it was known there was something there, likely a portrait of some sort. Van Gogh was known to paint over his work, perhaps as much as a third of the time.
Behind the painting, done mostly in greens and blues, is a portrait of a woman rendered in browns and reds. ~snip~
"Patch of Grass" was painted by van Gogh in Paris in 1887 and is owned by the Kröller-Müller Museum.
The reconstruction enables art historians to understand the evolution of van Gogh’s work better, the researchers said in a statement. And the new technique is expected to pave the way for research into many other concealed paintings.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25934213/
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Wed Jul-30-08 01:14 PM
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1. Yeah, his early stuff is dark and muddy looking - and then later there were all of the amazing color |
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s!!!
I wonder what precipitated the shift.
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Wed Jul-30-08 01:20 PM
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Wed Jul-30-08 01:32 PM
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7. As one who has had the pleasure of imbibing, I can see that. nt |
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Wed Jul-30-08 01:46 PM
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8. Especially when coupled with insanity. I've danced with the green fairy myself, and... |
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rather than feel inspired, I felt more like I should probably see a doctor about the fact that my esophagus was dissolving. :silly:
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Wed Jul-30-08 02:01 PM
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9. Bummer. That only happened to me on acid. :-) nt |
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Wed Jul-30-08 02:27 PM
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I have no comment on this public forum as to illegal drugs I may or may not have ingested over the course of my lifetime. All further questions on the subject should be referred to my attorneys. O8)
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Wed Jul-30-08 01:16 PM
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2. I just have one thing to say....scientists are awesome. |
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And I'm not saying that just because I am one.
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Wed Jul-30-08 01:24 PM
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4. What an uncomfortable place to be found! |
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They didn't say what she was doing when they found her there... :rofl:
Yep, it's one of THOSE days... :headbang:
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Wed Jul-30-08 01:27 PM
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I hope she had a good time.
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Wed Jul-30-08 01:31 PM
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6. Wow, no wonder he started drinking wormwood juice. |
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