It’s an Art World
Since it’s Labor Day Monday, I’ll cheat a bit and say it’s still the weekend. Recent news popped up that is causing a stirring to all Van Gogh fans. Apparently a painting surfaced a few weeks back that is supposedly a full portrait of none other than Vincent Van Gogh. You know the artist that did:
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- “The Starry Night” by Vincent Van Gogh. 1889
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- “Irises” by Vincent Van Gogh. 1889
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- Self Portrait by Vincent Van Gogh. 1889
The painting was initially bought by a couple at an auction in France 18 months ago for 1,700 euros. When the couple first saw the painting they had their suspicions and took a risk and bid for it. This painting, signed by a relatively unknown artist named Jeanne Donnadieu titled the back of the painting “‘L’Incompris'” or “The Misunderstood”. Quite fitting for our famous artist yes? Since then they have contacted various experts in the art world in an attempt to confirm the identity of the man in the painting with many experts concluding that it was likely to be him. The most positive confirmation came when they dug a bit deeper about Donnadieu and found that she lived four doors away from Van Gogh. Wow!
They are still gathering more info but the painting is currently on display at The Abbey Walk Gallery. Check it out if you live nearby for a piece of art history! For more info check: HERE
"The Misunderstood" by Jeanne Donnadieu
A lovely article!! Very nicely written!
This portrait has indeed caused an absolute stir and even had visitors from as far as Amsterdam! It has appeared on billionaire websites and art investment websites. The world is astounded by it and it is something to be seen without fail! People have stood in front of it and actually cried! It is mesmerising to say the least! The artist was exceptional and her subject too! The people who lived on the same street – Rue Laval – or within a few minutes walking distance were some of the biggest names in the history of art. It’s extraordinary! And everybody knew everybody! An incredible time and place. The last place Jeanne Donnadieu is able to be located is Pantin in 1914 so if anyone has any information or can help it would be fantastic and greatly appreciated! The picture is far bigger than the pastel. The background information is enormous…and has room to grow far more! An amazing story. A superb portrait! It can still be seen by arrangement at the Abbey Walk Gallery in Grimsby for a short while longer but will soon be either in London or Holland.
This is SO worth traveling to see while you can!!
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