JOURNAL ARTICLE

Vincent van Gogh and the Setting Sun: When and where did the great Dutch artist create a pair of beautiful paintings?

  • Published In: Sky & Telescope, 2024, v. 148, n. 5. P. 30 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Olson, Donald W.; Verbraak, Louis; Zijp, Ferry 3 of 3

Abstract

This article discusses the research conducted by a team of astronomers and art historians to determine the location and date of two paintings by Vincent van Gogh. The focus is on a painting called Lane of Poplars at Sunset, which depicts a scene with the setting sun aligning with a road bordered by poplar trees. By analyzing van Gogh's correspondence and using astronomical calculations, the researchers narrowed down the possible dates for the painting to approximately November 5th-14th, 1884. The article also mentions other famous paintings by van Gogh that depict celestial scenes. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Sky & Telescope. 2024/11, Vol. 148, Issue 5, p30
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0037-6604
  • Accession Number:178864011
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